Prep Cook

## Description

The Grove seeks to create an environment where every person who walks onto our campus feels genuinely welcomed, valued, and cared for. Through The Hub Café & Coffee Bar, we build community by providing exceptional hospitality through high-quality food, beverages, and catering services that serve our church and guests with excellence. The Prep Cook plays an essential role in this ministry by preparing and delivering fresh, high-quality food for the café, catered events, and church gatherings. This position requires someone who enjoys serving behind the scenes, takes pride in producing consistent, high-quality meals, works efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen, maintains high standards of food safety and cleanliness, and contributes to a positive, team-oriented environment.

Reports to: Kitchen Manager

Works with: Hub staff and volunteers
Works: Part time, Hourly, Approximately 10-20 hours per week
## **FOOD – 85%**

• Assist lead Chef
• Prepare food for events and café weekend services.
• Perform frequent checks to ensure consistent high quality of preparation and service.
• Ensure sanitary practices for food handling, cleanliness and maintenance of kitchen and dining areas; comply with all health and safety regulations.

## **OTHER – 15%**

• Set up event facilities when needed.
• Lead event staff and buffet lines.
• Clean and maintain all kitchen area and equipment.
• Deep cleaning of kitchen, walk in, freezer and Hub areas once per week.
• Stock supplies from the back of house to front of house once per week.
• Receive orders when needed.

## **REQUIREMENTS**

• Riverside County Food Handler’s Permit.

***Before submitting a resume and cover letter****, please read The Grove’s **Statement of Faith** and **Foundational Beliefs**. All applications confirm they have reviewed and are in full agreement with each part of the Statement of Faith and Foundational Beliefs. Submission of a resume and cover letter constitutes an affirmation of alignment with The Grove’s Statement of Faith and Foundational Beliefs.*