Job Details
Under the direct supervision of the Executive Chef and Sous Chef to perform general and specific cooking duties.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Responsible for all hot/cold food production served in the Student Dining Room, Commons, and Catering, ensuring each meal is produced according to Dining Services standards and is timely.
- Responsible for all specialized cooking to serve each student with special needs in the SDR and the Commons.
- Responsible for the daily supervision of the Part-Time Student Kitchen Crew to assist in all food production, distribution, recovery, and cleanup of all areas and equipment in the kitchen.
- Responsible for the daily successful operation of each Serving Line and Action Station in the SDR and Commons when needed.
- Responsible for food preparation for all special event functions, including the successful operation of special display cooking for these events.
- Responsible for covering other shifts, such as but not limited to, breakfast and weekend meals on a regular basis and when needed.
- Responsible for producing and distributing all menus to their proper venue - Catering, Commons, and SDR.
- Responsible for ensuring that the Kitchen, Serveries, and all related areas are kept clean, sanitary, and safe in accordance with Chicago Health Department and Dining Services standards at all times and see that assigned PTS personnel are in proper and clean uniforms, including the availability of clean towels throughout the day.
- Responsible for monitoring and logging food and cooler temperatures daily.
- Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen, including assisting in cleaning all used utensils, counters, equipment, coolers, and freezers.
- Assist the Executive Sous Chef and Chef in new product development and the evaluation of current recipes on a continuous basis to maintain accuracy in production while providing the students with interesting culinary and wholesome menu options.
- Keep current on menu trends while working with the Executive Chef and Chef to develop their culinary skills and knowledge.
- Displays proper attitude and guidance when supervising student workers through performance and communication examples.
- Performs related and special duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements- High School Diploma or GED
- Two years of high-volume food prep and cooking experience in a hotel, restaurant, club, or similar institution is required.
- Superior organizational skills and careful attention to detail
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Physically able to lift and move boxes and items that weigh 40 pounds frequently and 60 pounds occasionally.
- Physically able to perform duties that contain repetitive motions such as stirring, slicing, bending, lifting, and moving boxes from storeroom to kitchen, placing heavy pans into and removing from ovens.
- Ability to follow directions.
- Ability to stand on feet for four hours at a time.
- Certificate in Food Service Sanitation (ServSafe) required within six months of hire date.
- Able to work in the US legally without sponsorship.
Preferred Requirements- Three years of high-volume food prep and cooking experience in a hotel, restaurant, club or similar institution.
- Prior supervisory experience in the food service industry preferred.
Work Environment/Conditions Moody Bible Institute is a Christian-based Higher Education and Media Ministry. We exist to equip people with the Truth of God's Word. If you are mission-minded, and have a servant's heart, join us as we look to further impact the Kingdom of God.
This position operates in the back-of-the-house kitchen and storeroom environment.This role will be scheduled for 28 hours per week and will routinely use standard restaurant equipment such as knives, ovens, steamers, meat slicers, and scales. Physical requirements include lifting and moving boxes and items weighing 40 pounds frequently and 60 pounds occasionally. Standing for 4 hours or more at a time likely.
Additional Information Moody Bible Institute is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Candidates must align with MBI's Christian identity.Employees are expected to sign a Statement of Faith and adhere to the Community Standards.
We comply with all applicable laws pertaining to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and any other applicable legally protected category.As a religious institution, we have the right to, and do, require that employees hold beliefs consistent with our Doctrinal Statement and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with our religious beliefs, as explained in our Community Standards.