This position is critical to the ministry of Sky Ranch and contributes directly to our mission of leading youth and families to know and follow Christ. The purpose for this position is to lead the dish area and know dishwasher equipment and how to properly use the chemicals in the kitchen. The position will maintain all preparation and food storage areas, which includes routine and heavy cleaning, organization of supplies and trash control. The position will lead other Stewards and assist with additional tasks as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Guide Steward II in directing Steward Team

Oversee and execute dish washing in a timely manner on each shift

Oversee and execute the soaking of silverware and use silverware rack to clean.

Be aware of all chemical levels

Properly use test strips and record daily reading on each shift

Oversee that all dishes, pots and pans are dry before putting away

Oversee the proper use of the three compartment sink

Mop dish room

Clean speed racks once a month

Unload deliveries of food supplies

Understand bathroom cleaning responsibilities and restocking of supplies

Keep laundry room clean and organized, wash and fold rags and clean mop heads

Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition

Comply with state and county health regulations as well as facilities policies and procedures for food handling and storage

Perform deep cleaning of walk-in freezers and refrigerators, ovens, stoves and pantries

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Report to work as scheduled in a clean, neat uniform, wearing name badge

Communicate inventory needs to be ordered with Event Coordinator

Attend mandatory weekly/monthly meetings

Maintain compliance with Sky Ranch’s employee policies and procedures as well as all state and federal laws and regulatory requirements

Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

Enrolled in high school, high school graduate or GED

EXPERIENCE

Two year’s experience in a related field required

KNOWLEDGE

Understand the food service industry

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing excellent customer service

Encourage and build mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members

Working knowledge and ability to use various office software such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to relate positively, influentially and sensitively to co-workers

Ability to lead and set the example for Steward Team

Ability to assign duties and give direction to Steward I and II team members

Ability to communicate the vision of Sky Ranch to both internal and external customers

Ability to speak, read and write proficiently in English.

Ability to speak clearly and to articulate with accuracy on the phone and through email.

Excellent listening skills

Ability to exercise critical thinking skills and take appropriate level of initiative

Excellent organizational skills; ability to multi-task and manage a variety of tasks

Attention to detail is required to clean and maintain equipment and work areas, according to local, state and federal regulations for safety and sanitation

Ability to remain calm under stress

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes but is not limited to nights, weekends and some holidays

EXTERNAL CONTACTS

Vendors and guests

IMPACT ON EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY

Dining hall equipment and property

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to grasp, push, pull, carry or otherwise manipulate objects; ability to perform tasks requiring action of muscles or groups of muscles and foot and/or hand-eye coordination.

Requires some physical agility, including but not limited to: bending for items below or reaching for items above the individual; stooping, and climbing step stools or ladder, as well as walking on wet sometimes slick floors.

Physical effort required on a routine basis; ability to use up to 20 pounds of force frequently for moving and carrying objects

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Works indoors in normal kitchen environment

OTHER

Commitment to Christian principles and teachings both professionally and personally. Must be able to fully support Sky Ranch’s Doctrinal Statement. An active membership in a church whose spiritual beliefs are aligned with Sky Ranch’s Doctrinal Statement.

Commitment to Sky Ranch’s Vision, Mission, Values (A.R.E.) and Principles (WOW, Stewardship, and Excellence) demonstrated in daily behavior.

Must demonstrate annually a clear background check and review of child safety practices as required for camp accreditation by the American Camping Association.