A Kitchen Team Member must be called to the ministry of Mt. Gilead and have a strong and growing relationship with Jesus Christ. This role is essential to creating a warm, hospitable, and Christ-centered environment by preparing and serving meals for campers, guests, and staff. A joyful attitude, a heart for service, and the ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, physically demanding setting are important for success in this position. Kitchen Team Members help ensure that the dining experience supports the mission of Mt. Gilead by offering excellent food service and genuine care.

 

Classification: Weekly, Seasonal

Responsible to: Food Service Manager

 

This might be you if you…

• Feel called by God to the ministry of Mt. Gilead

• Love the Lord and desire to serve Him through behind-the-scenes ministry

• Enjoy working with food, learning new kitchen skills, or growing in food service experience

• Have strong interpersonal skills and a friendly, team-oriented attitude

• Are dependable, hardworking, and able to follow instructions well

• Can handle physically demanding tasks in a hot and busy kitchen environment

• Enjoy serving guests and making people feel cared for through hospitality

 

Responsibilities:

• Assist with food preparation as directed by the Food Service Manager, Supervisor, and Leads

• Serve meals to campers, staff, and guest groups with a positive and welcoming attitude

• Set up and clean the dining hall  before and after each meal

• Wash dishes and operate dishwashing equipment safely and efficiently

• Help maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized kitchen environment

• Assist with receiving food deliveries and stocking pantry or cooler items

• Follow all health and safety guidelines for food handling and kitchen operations

• Support other kitchen tasks or special food service needs as assigned

 

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, stand on your feet for extended periods (up to 8-hour shifts), bend, reach, and move quickly in a warm, fast-paced kitchen environment. Candidates must be able to safely handle kitchen equipment and navigate the kitchen and dining areas throughout the day.

 

Additional Notes:

Room and board is provided for this position. Kitchen Team Members are expected to live onsite for the duration of their scheduled work periods. Staff in this role may partake in all meals provided by Mt. Gilead’s kitchen services for the duration of the summer season or their employment period, whichever is shorter.

 

All employees may be asked to perform other tasks that further the ministry and mission of Mt. Gilead Bible Camp.

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For more information please contact Lucie Barnett, Food Service Manager

Office number: 707.823.1291 or email lucie@mtgilead.org