Kitchen Assistant Manager

General Qualifications:


The Assistant Kitchen Manager position is a Ministerial position. Ministerial staff render their work, stewardship, relationships and behavior as evidence of being followers of Jesus Christ while embracing and affirming Mount Hermon Association, Inc.'s ("MHA") mission, vision and beliefs. They are responsible for defining, cultivating and leading MHA's Christian community, conference programs, and retreats.


Position Objective:

The Assistant Kitchen Manager is responsible for assisting the Executive Chef with organizing, managing, and coordinating the Conference Center kitchen, daily food operations, kitchen staff, and all caterings. The Assistant Kitchen Manager will work closely with the Executive Chef to ensure that excellent quality food is provided to guests with the goal of maintaining the ultimate Mount Hermon dining experience and to bless and minister guests and staff in a manner consistent with MHA's mission, vision and values.

Key Job Accountabilities:
• Assist the Executive Chef in the management of 20+ kitchen staff, providing training, coaching, reviews, and on-going professional development, as well as taking initiative to create and act on ministry and spiritual development opportunities towards kitchen staff and guests.
• Enforce and abide by all policies and standards, including State, Federal, and Mount Hermon Labor and Food Service Policies and Procedures.
• Work with the Dining leadership to ensure all necessary details and changes are communicated to staff within kitchen, dining, and other outside departments, acting as an advocate for the Food Service Department and guests' dining experience.
• Engage actively in kitchen operations, staff development and supervision, including the training process, reviews, and providing staff coaching and disciplinary action as needed.
• Oversee kitchen operations during guest group meal service, making adjustments as necessary, to maintain and improve the quality and standard of excellent food preparation.
• Maintain optimal staffing levels during the summer and conference seasons by assisting in hiring staff in accordance with MHA to vision, mission and values, and engaging volunteers.
• Maintain a clean and functional facility by planning and coordinating regular cleaning, monitoring logs, enforcing internal policies, and as-needed maintenance through communication with staff and the custodial and maintenance departments, allowing for optimal operation.
• Attend and participate in weekly Conference BEO and dining leadership meetings as needed to communicate any upcoming changes and plan for upcoming groups and events.
• Additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Responsible for food preparation, organizing, directing, developing, and motivating the kitchen staff and executing exceptional food service for a wide range of guest groups ranging in number from 10 to 1,000+.
• The Assistant Kitchen Manager has direct supervisory responsibilities for these positions:
• Kitchen Supervisors/ Leads
• Cooks
• Kitchen Preps
• Bakery Assistants
• Dishwashers

Education/Certifications/Licenses:
• 2-4 years' college; college graduate preferred or equivalent job experience in the related field.

Work Experience:
• At least 2 years' supervisory/management experience, preferably in a high-volume food preparation establishment with a large staff
• Consideration will be given to candidates with Christian ministry leadership experience.
• Experience coordinating large scale events & leading teams.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Must possess excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain a gracious, calm, and pleasant demeanor and adapt to changing priorities and situations while under pressure.
• Ability to motivate, encourage, develop, and minister to the spiritual, professional, and personal growth of a dynamic, part-time and entry-level staff.
• Ability to create, modify and monitor work schedules.
• Ability to effectively partner and collaborate with other MHA departmental staff.
• Ability to interview, hire, train and effectively manage staff
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must possess excellent time management skills and detail oriented.
• Ability to prioritize various tasks and needs and then provide direction and organization to staff.
• Must have an attitude of J.O.Y. and willing to be a role model for the staff with the spirit of service.

Physical Demands:
• The ability to use industrial kitchen & cleaning equipment and chemicals
• Ability to sit, stand, and perform various work-related physical tasks including being on your feet for an extended period and able to lift/ carry 50lbs.


Additional Requirements:
• Current and valid Serv-Safe Certification
• Valid Driver's License.
• Available to work summers, weekdays, weeknights, weekends, and most major holidays (closed for Christmas).
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Adherence to all the principles and standards stated in the Mount Hermon Employee Handbook.
• Satisfactory completion of background investigation as well as providing proof of eligibility to work legally in the United States.
• Must agree to comply with Mount Hermon's employee driving guidelines for Mount Hermon owned vehicles and personal vehicles driven for business purposes.


*This job description reflects the essential functions of this position. It does not restrict management's right to reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.