Lead Cook

Job TitleAssists with preparing guest meals within safety, quality, quantity and budgetary guidelines.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesAssists in ensuring kitchen equipment is maintained and used according to departmental health and safety standards.Assists in ensuring kitchens are operating within San Bernardino County Health Department codes and guidelines.Assists the Banquet Chef and in requisitioning food items from the Commissary as needed.Actively supports and participates in spiritual life activities.Works in assigned areas as directed.Performs other duties as assigned.Education and/or Experience RequiredHigh school diploma or equivalent required.One year of related work experience.Valid San Bernardino County food handler's card; ServSafe preferred.QualificationsUphold and support the Mission, Vision and Core Values of Forest Home.Ability to hear from God and pray for people, both in person or on the phone.Actively supports and participates in the staff spiritual life activities.Signed statement of faith.A self-starter.Assume responsibility for initiating a pleasant atmosphere by displaying a professional attitude through performance, appearance, and demeanor.Excellent people service skills, with the ability to provide service and streamline processes without compromising the integrity of the department or Forest Home and its policies and procedures.Demonstrates the ability to perform high quality, detailed work.Work weekends and nights, varied shifts.Able to lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs. on a daily basis.Has reliable means to be able to get to Forest Home in all types of weather conditions.Regular, timely attendance.Responsible, focused and aware of surroundings.Must be comfortable and confident in possible high stress situation.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position has no supervisory responsibilities.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate small and large kitchen utilities and appliances. Requires medium to heavy physical work; some lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects over 50 pounds. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers and speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the phone.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud at times.Forest Home Core ValuesSurrender to Christ (Romans 12:1-2)Abide with the Lord daily through study of His Word and prayerSurrender to the Lord daily through obedience to His WordWorship the Lord with the Forest Home CommunityCommit to grow in your faith through regular attendance at a local churchPrioritize God, Family, and Work appropriatelyBe prepared to share your testimony with staff or guestsWalk in Biblical purity (1 Timothy 4:12) by rejecting one's sinful natureLove (I Corinthians 13)Display the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control (Galatians 5:22)Be respectful to othersDemonstrate compassionServe (Philippians 2:3-11)Give generously to God and others through time, talent and treasureSeek to put others' needs above your ownDemonstrate humility in both spirit and deedActively look for ways to serveWalk in Integrity (Titus 2:11-12, Proverbs 4:23-27)Show loyalty to others, even when they are not presentDo the right thing, even when others are not presentExtend trust and seek to believe the best in othersAsk for forgiveness quickly when necessaryBe truthful and transparent with othersStrive for Excellence (Colossians 3:23-24)Demonstrate accountability with time and resourcesRequest and receive trainingDesire to improve, and challenge others to do the sameCommit to exceeding guest expectationsRefuse mediocrityEngage in Community (I Thessalonians 5:11-13)Seek first to understand before being understoodCommunicate clearly, empathetically and respectfullyWork through conflict Biblically (Matthew )Participate in intentional and purposeful community activitiesPartner with teammates for the goal of unity and team effectivenessPlay and appreciate "campy" funFaithfully pray for one anotherInnovate (Ephesians 3:20-21)Dream BigProactively seek solutionsThink outside the boxDream, plan and execute new ideasAcknowledge and trust that all things are possible through Jesus Christ our Lord (Matthew 19:26)