Is God calling you to ministry?
For over 70 years, The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) has proclaimed the Gospel through its various ministries. Whether you work at our headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove (BGTC) inAsheville, North Carolina, Blue Ridge Broadcasting (BRB) in Asheville, North Carolinaor a field office abroad, you are part of a team of committed Christians working together to reach people to the ends of the earth with the Gospel.
CHRISTIAN PURPOSE AND EXPECTATIONS:
All employees proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through their employment, and thereby further BGEA’s religious mission.
Department Detail –The Food Services department seeks to provide a high-quality lunch for staff and their guests. Food Services seeks to do so while maintaining accountability to BGEA’s donors of good stewardship. Furthermore, this department services numerous breaks and in-house functions each week. It also prepares and serves food for special after-hours events. The goal of Food Services is to perform all of this while reflecting the love of Jesus to each guest as the opportunity to serve arises.
Job Summary – The Kitchen Coordinator assists in food preparation on a daily basis as directed by Kitchen Manager and in accordance with sanitary ordinances; also helps with cost control measures by following aligned recipes and standards and controlling amounts of production based upon operational needs; provides prompt, courteous services to all BGEA employees and guests. The ability to work with a team is essential to performing this job well.
Ministry Requirements
- Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
- Faithfully upholds BGEA in prayer
- Participates in daily BGEA staff devotions including Bible reading, and leading group prayer as schedule permits
- Demonstrates behavior aligned with BGEA’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Hallmarks, policies, and expectations
- Effectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influence
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for daily food prep as directed by Food Services Manager and aligned recipes
- Monitors food quality using Food Safe methods as directed
- Distributes and maintains prepared and serve-ready food to the hot line
- Helps maintain clean, orderly kitchen, eating and serving areas, storage, and cooler/freezer areas
- Helps keep all food service equipment and surrounding areas clean and sanitized and properly stored at the end of the workday or assignment
- Assists in other food service positions as requested
- Prepares and serves food and beverages to guests at caterings, special events, and banquets as scheduled
- Assists in transportation of food, utensils, and service ware to caterings, special events, and banquet destinations
- Assists in submitting weekly orders to food vendors
- Assists in setup and breakdown of caterings, special events, and banquets
- Keeps Food Services Manager apprised of problems or situations that may arise, such as product shortages, special orders, repairs or maintenance needs
- Assists daily in washing dishes, pots, pans, glassware, silverware, and equipment
- • Assists daily in training and teaching other Food Service staff and culinary interns in proper techniques, in conjunction with the Kitchen Manager.
Marginal Duties and Responsibilities
- Follows BGEA policies and procedures as set forth in Policy Manual
- Performs other duties assigned by Kitchen Manager
Job Specifications
Skills and Knowledge
- Culinary degree preferred
- Five (5) years’ culinary experience in scratch-food services, banquets, or catering operations
- Must be able to pass ServeSafe Manager test within 3 months of assuming this role and renew as required
- Knowledge of the safety and sanitary standards involved in food preparation
- Ability to maintain cleanliness of equipment and tools
- Project a positive attitude and demonstrate excellent customer service
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form is required
- Ability to work flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
- Ability to work productively under pressure to meet deadlines
- Ability to teach verbally and through demonstration is required
Physical/Mental Demands
- Capacity to prioritize work and manage multiple projects, meeting strict deadlines, in a high-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team while demonstrating flexibility when priorities change
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality
- Responds well under pressure, treating others with respect and consideration
- Ability to problem solve and find necessary solutions when problems arise pertaining to the food industry
- Ability to think strategically, developing strategies to achieve organization goals, analyze market and adapt strategies to changing conditions
- Ability to bend, stretch, and lift moderate amounts of weight (50 lbs.)
- Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm motions
- Project a clean, neat appearance
Working Conditions
- Works is typically performed in a typical kitchen environment
- Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock and/or burns
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including occasional evenings and weekends required
- Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Mission Statement
Continuing the lifelong work of Billy Graham, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association exists to support and extend the evangelistic calling and ministry of Franklin Graham by proclaiming the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to all we can by every effective means available to us and by equipping the church and others to do the same.
Statement of Faith
These core beliefsmakeup thefoundation upon whichall ourministryendeavorsare based.
- Webelievethe Bibleto betheinspired,the onlyinfallible,authoritativeWordofGodrevealing thelove ofGod to the world. (1Thessalonians2:13;2Timothy3:15-17;John 3:16).
- WebelievethatthereisoneGod,eternallyexistent in three persons: Father,Son,and HolySpirit.
(Matthew28:19; John 10:30;Ephesians4:4-6). - Webelieveinthe deityofthe LordJesusChrist,inHisvirgin birth,inHissinlesslife,inHismiracles,inHis vicariousand atoning death through His shed blood on the cross,in Hisbodilyresurrection,inHisascensionto theright handofthe Father,andinHispersonalreturninpowerand glory. (Matthew 1:23;John 1:1-4 and1:29;Acts1:11and 2:22-24;Romans8:34;1Corinthians15:3-4;2 Corinthians5:21; Philippians2:5-11;Hebrews1:1-4 and 4:15).
- Webelievethatall men everywhere are lostandfacethe judgmentofGod,thatJesusChrististhe onlyway of salvation,andthat forthe salvationoflostand sinfulman, repentanceofsinandfaithinJesusChristresultsin regeneration bythe HolySpirit.Furthermore, we believethatGod willreward the righteouswitheternal life inheaven,andthatHe willbanish the unrighteousto everlasting punishment inhell.(Luke24:46-47;John 14:6;Acts4:12;Romans3:23;2Corinthians5:10-11;Ephesians1:7 and2:8-9; Titus3:4-7).
- Webelieveinthe present ministryofthe HolySpirit,whose indwelling enablesthe Christian tolive agodly life. (John 3:5-8;Acts1:8and 4:31; Romans8:9;1 Corinthians2:14;Galatians5:16-18;Ephesians6:12;Colossians2:6-10).
- Webelieveinthe resurrection ofboththe saved andthe lost;the saved untothe resurrection ofeternallife and the lostuntothe resurrection ofdamnationandeternalpunishment.(1 Corinthians15:51-57; Revelation20:11-15).
- Webelieveinthe spiritual unityofbelieversinthe LordJesusChristand thatall true believersaremembersofHisbody, the church. (1 Corinthians12:12,27; Ephesians1:22-23).
- Webelievethattheministryofevangelism(sharing andproclaiming themessage ofsalvationonlypossiblebygrace throughfaithinJesusChrist)and discipleship(helpingfollowersofChristgrowup intomaturityinChrist)isa responsibilityofallfollowersofJesusChrist. (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15;1 Peter 3:15).
- WebelieveGod’splanfor humansexualityisto be expressed onlywithinthe contextofmarriage,that Godcreatedman andwoman asunique biologicalpersonsmadefor each other.Godinstitutedmonogamousmarriage between male andfemale asthefoundation ofthefamilyand the basicstructure of human society.Forthisreason,we believethat marriageisexclusivelythe union ofonegeneticmale andone geneticfemale. (Genesis2:24;Matthew19:5-6; Mark10:6-9;Romans1:26-27;1 Corinthians6:9).
- We believe that we must dedicate ourselves to prayer, to the service of our Lord, to His authority over ourlives, and to the ministry of evangelism. (Matthew 9:35-38; 22:37-39, and 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15 and 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10; Colossians 2:6-10; 1 Peter 3:15).
- We believe that human life is sacred from conception to its natural end; and that we must have concern for the physical and spiritual needs of our fellowmen. (Psalm 139:13; Isaiah 49:1; Jeremiah 1:5; Matthew 22:37-39; Romans 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10).
- We believe God wonderfully and immutably creates each person a biological male or female. These two distinct, but complementary sexes together reflect the image and likeness of God. Rejection of one’s biological sex is a rejection of God’s merciful design and creative order. (Genesis 1:26-27; Mark 10:6; 1 Corinthians 6:9; Deuteronomy 22:5).
Expectations for Ministry Employment
Asan employee ofBillyGrahamEvangelisticAssociation:
- I acknowledge that the Lord Jesus Christ is my personal Savior and that I am a personal representative of Him.
- I understand that BGEA is a Christian organization whose purpose is proclaiming the message of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ throughout the world.
- I agree that the purpose of my employment with BGEA is to further its Christian purpose, that I am prepared to assist in accomplishing that purpose, and that my role with BGEA plays a vital part in carrying out its Christian purpose and mission.
- I understand that I must exhibit conduct that is consistent with BGEA’s expectations, whether at work or away from work, in keeping with scriptural teachings and principles as set forth in God’s Word, BGEA’s Statement of Faith, and BGEA’s policies including Christian Conduct.
- I understand that BGEA has the right and the responsibility to ensure that its Christian religious purpose is carried on with the highest standards and is not harmed or impeded by conduct that is inconsistent with the Bible, BGEA’s Statement of Faith, its Christian religious purpose, or its policies
- I understand that any of my conduct which is not in keeping with the scriptural teachings and principles as set forth in God’s Word, BGEA’s Statement of Faith, and BGEA’s policies, is inconsistent with BGEA’s Christian religious purpose.
- I understand that if my conduct is determined by BGEA to be inconsistent with its Christian religious purpose, the result will be corrective action up to and including termination from employment.
The Title VII Exception for Employment
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) is a faith-based religious organization committed to spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ through every effective means. Consistent with our charitable purpose to share the Christian faith, a requirement for employment at BGEA is affirmation and adherence to our Christian Statement of Faith. Our Statement of Faith prerequisite for employment is based upon federal law set forth in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. Section 2000e-1.