Kitchen Utility

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide support in the Guest Dining Department with special emphasis as a Kitchen Utility worker .

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists with basic food preparation when needed.

Assists with food deliveries as directed by the supervisor.

Seeks to develop capabilities in the area of basic food preparation.

Performs dishwashing responsibilities, which require that silverware, dishware, pots and pans, etc., be cleaned to sanitation requirements and to ensure guest satisfaction.

Maintains the dish machines and dishwashing areas in the appropriate facilities following sanitation guidelines.

Maintains the Forest Center dumbwaiter, and the stairs following sanitation guidelines.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Actively supports and participates in staff spiritual life activities, including Staff Devotions and Staff Retreat.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

Some restaurant experience a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Uphold and s upport the Mission, Vision and Core Values of Forest Home .

Ability to hear from God and pray for people, both over the phone and in person.

Assume responsibility for initiating a pleasant atmosphere by displaying a professional attitude through perfor mance, appearance, and demeanor .

Actively supports and participates in the staff spiritual life activities .

Regular, timely attendance .

Signed statement of faith .

Servant heart and Christ-like attitude.

W orks closely with the Kitchen Managers in each respective facility .

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The 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 office machines. Requires mild physical work; some lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects ove r 20 pounds. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers and speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the phone.

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The 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 EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT : Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. All terms and conditions of Forest Home’s at-will employment, duties, and responsibilities are subject to the Forest Home Employee Handbook.

FOREST HOME CORE VALUES

Surrender to Christ (Romans 12:1-2)

Abide with the Lord daily through study of His Word and prayer

Surrender to the Lord daily through obedience to His Word

Worship the Lord with the Forest Home Community

Commit to grow in your faith through regular attendance at a local church

Prioritize God, Family, and Work appropriately

Be prepared to share your testimony with staff or guests

Walk in Biblical purity (1 Timothy 4:12) by rejecting one’s sinful nature

Love (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 others

Demonstrate compassion

Serve (Philippians 2:3-11)

Give generously to God and others through time, talent and treasure

Seek to put others’ needs above your own

Demonstrate humility in both spirit and deed

Actively look for ways to serve

Walk in Integrity (Titus 2:11-12, Proverbs 4:23-27)

Show loyalty to others, even when they are not present

Do the right thing, even when others are not present

Extend trust and seek to believe the best in others

Ask for forgiveness quickly when necessary

Be truthful and transparent with others

Strive for Excellence (Colossians 3:23-24)

Demonstrate accountability with time and resources

Request and receive training

Desire to improve, and challenge others to do the same

Commit to exceeding guest expectations

Refuse mediocrity

Engage in Community (I Thessalonians 5:11-13)

Seek first to understand before being understood

Communicate clearly, empathetically and respectfully

Work through conflict Biblically (Matthew 18-15-17)

Participate in intentional and purposeful community activities

Partner with teammates for the goal of unity and team effectiveness

Play and appreciate “campy” fun

Faithfully pray for one another

Innovate (Ephesians 3:20-21)

Dream Big

Proactively seek solutions

Think outside the box

Dream, plan and execute new ideas

Acknowledge and trust that all things are possible through Jesus Christ our Lord (Matthew 19:26)