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OCC Cook/Dining Hall Associate
Ozark Christian College
Ozark Christian College
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About the Organization
Organization Description
Ozark Christian College is a single-purpose Bible college in Joplin, Missouri.
Ozark Christian College
Joplin, MO, United States
150
600-700
About the Position
Position Description
Position Title: Cook/Dining Hall Associate
Department: Dining Services
Reports to: Dining Services Director
The mission of OCC Dining Services is to encourage physical wholeness by providing high-quality, nutritious food and excellent Christ-centered service at an exceptional value for our students, staff, and guests. Institutional Goals supported by Department: IG 3, 4, 5
A. Summary
The Dining Hall Cook prepares and presents great-tasting food for all Dining Hall consumers. The cook, in cooperation with all Dining Hall staff, will ensure that we maintain the highest sanitation and safety standards as determined by Health Department regulations. The cook's role will be essential in serving consumers safe, healthy meals, as determined by the Dining Hall Director. This is a fast-paced role requiring a collaborative team spirit and strong leadership skills.
B. Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Help plan, prepare, and execute great-tasting, nutritious meals for Ozark's community-primarily students, but also staff, faculty, and outside guests.
Ensure all recipes, procedures, storage, labeling, rotation, and product specifications are followed daily to ensure guests dine on high-quality meals.
Ensure food is served with the highest quality in a timely fashion.
Maintain quantity and quality of all food being served according to the daily need as well as some banquet preparation for a larger scale of consumers.
Ensure a meticulously clean and safe food preparation area in accordance with all Health Department guidelines.
Manage student workers to keep them on task and ensure they complete their duties.
Be responsible for informing the director of equipment needs and repairs.
Oversee quantity and quality of taco bar food/prep.
Perform other duties as assigned.
C. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Recipe knowledge and comfortability to follow recipe directions at a fast pace
Ability to multiply a recipe to increase the yield for events and larger luncheons
Ability to adhere to all safety protocol in every aspect of food preparation and cooking
Positive and optimistic approach to problem-solving and ability to gently but firmly lead others
Able to slice and dice foods with precision to ensure the utmost safety to oneself as well as others
D. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Experience in using standard kitchen preparation items, including cutting tools, bakeware, and ovens
Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods, such as boiling, grilling, baking, and frying
One year prior knowledge of various cooking and baking procedures and methods
Ability to follow all sanitation procedures to ensure clean work areas with little to no continued direction while maintaining all chemical safety protocols
Collaborative team spirit and ability to resolve conflict quickly
Ability to communicate effectively and clearly when giving direction
High school diploma or equivalent
Diploma from a culinary school would yield a great advantage to the candidate
E. Work Environment and Physical Requirements
This position will function primarily in a kitchen setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle various kitchen objects, and engage in two-way communication. The Dining Hall Cook is required to reach with hands and arms, carry varying weights up to 50 pounds, and continuously use hand strength to grasp utensils and carry pots and pans. This position will require squatting, stooping, kneeling, reaching above the head, and reaching out to the side and in front of their body. This position will regularly require bending and twisting at the neck and trunk. This position also requires standing for extended periods while maintaining a satisfactory work pace. The employee may occasionally work with toxic chemicals such as degreasers and sprays and must be able to exercise extreme chemical safety to ensure their well-being as well as that of other staff. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and this position will need the ability to concentrate and remain on task at all times while preparing meals.
This is a full-time position. To apply, submit the OCC application, cover letter, and resume to [email protected].
CAMPUS SAFETY
In compliance with the Clery Act, Ozark Christian College publishes annual reports containing information about crime prevention, reporting policies, crime statistics and other safety and security-related information. The College also maintains daily crime and fire logs. To view OCC's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report go to occ.edu/security. Hard copies are also available upon request at the Ozark Christian College Student Affairs Office (1111 North Main Street, Joplin, MO 64801).
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER
Ozark Christian College is affiliated with Christian churches and churches of Christ. Its mission is to train men and women for Christian service. The college seeks to educate and hire individuals who share its core values to accomplish its mission. It is the intent of the college to create and promote a diverse workforce consistent with its stated goals and mission.
It is the policy of Ozark Christian College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission and access to educational opportunities, programs, activities, or employment as applicable to ministries in section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended and implementing regulations. Ozark Christian College conducts all background screenings in compliance with applicable Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines and all federal and state laws and regulations.
As a religious educational institution, Ozark Christian College reserves the right to make employment decisions based on religion, marital status, or sex consistent with the college's religious beliefs. Further, as a Christian ministry, the college has the right to select those who serve in ministerial positions based on criteria established by the college.
OCC Cook/Dining Hall Associate
Joplin, MO, United States
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OCC Cook/Dining Hall Associate
Annie Crider Human Resources Director
[email protected] Joplin, MO, United States
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1111 N. Main St., Joplin, MO 64801 417.626.1234 [email protected]
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Ozark Christian College admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. Ozark Christian College prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at occ.edu/nondiscrimination.