Culinary Crew Member

Bonclarken is the conference center of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian (ARP). Applicants must possess a positive attitude, work well with other team members, be able to work unsupervised, and communicate clearly with managers, kitchen, and dining room personnel. Bonclarken’s Mission Statement: In Service to Jesus Christ, to provide and promote a Christian environment for inspiration, renewal, worship, education, fellowship, and recreation, by the power of the Holy Spirit. Work Life and Benefits: Medium to fast-paced work environment Work as part of a minor, close-knit team Early morning shifts and early night shifts, out by 7:30 pm at the latest Meals are provided to staff for each meal service they work Support in Culinary Education Full-Time: $18-$20; Based on Experience Free Healthcare starting day one Paid Time Off Flexible Schedule Job Duties: Set up stations with necessary supplies Prepare vegetables and meat, as well as soups, sauces, and other foods for preparation Ability to follow standardized recipes and consistently reproduce a dish Curate/produce menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff Clean up the station and properly store leftover food Follow OSHA Safety and Health Codes Skills / Qualifications: Required: HS Diploma or equivalent Recommended but not required: Experience in Culinary, restaurant, food service, or hospitality ServSafe Food Handler or Manager Certification. Bonclarken is willing to help with the costs of certifications. Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen Knowledge of basic cooking techniques Teachable, willingness to learn Ability to work well as part of a team Communication & Hospitality skills Ability to work under pressure and at a fast pace Able to twist, bend, and stand for prolonged periods Join our outstanding team in providing a Christian environment for inspiration and renewal to our guests! Working as part of Bonclarken summer staff creates special memories and lifelong friendships. Housing and some meals provided as part of summer employment Applicants must be 18 years or older to live in Bonclarken housing New applicants must provide 2 references Food Service Food services summer staff members are responsible for the preparation of meals for all guests who dine with us, as well as maintaining cleanliness of the dining room and kitchen. Keeping public use areas such as walkways and entryways clean and welcoming Preparation of vegetables, meats, etc. for salad bars and hot food bars Preparation of dining room before meal service periods Cleaning of dining room and kitchen area following meal service periods Washing all pots, pans, serving items, plates, glasses, and silverware Assisting with greeting guests at dining room during meal hours Gift Shop / Nibble Nook Attendant The Gift Shop/Nibble Nook Snack Bar daily operations are managed by the Attendant. Serving guests promptly, efficiently, and courteously Balancing register tills at the end of day and making the daily deposit to the Finance Department Meeting guest needs during their visit to the Gift Shop Maintaining gift shop inventory, stocking shelves and ensuring cleanliness of work and storage areas Taking guest orders promptly, efficiently, and courteously Accepting payment from guests using a computerized cash register system Checking food items to ensure quality and safety standards are met Keeping the preparation and serving areas clean, sanitary, and safe Completing inventory sheets, noting supplies that need to be replenished Must be 16 years of age or older due to hours and nature of work; minors will be scheduled according to NCDOL Youth Employment Rules Guest Services Guest services summer staff members are responsible for the preparation and cleaning of all meeting space and guest rooms. The goal of this department is to exceed the expectations of our guests regarding the services. Cleaning and preparation of housing facilities including bedroom and bath areas Setting up and cleaning meeting rooms Keeping public use areas such as walkways and entryways clean and welcoming Responding courteously and effectively to guest needs and questions Office Office staff members are responsible for front desk hospitality and clerical work supporting conference center operations. Welcoming guests and handling guest needs and questions at the front desk Assisting with camp and conference registration Receiving and recording guest payments Must be 18 years of age or older due to the nature of the job Photography / Media Photography / Media staff captures summer moments in images and video and creates social media and marketing posts. This position also includes some hours working as front desk staff. A portfolio of original work is a requirement to be considered for this position. Taking high-quality photographs and video of conference center activities Editing and organizing photos and video Working with the digital marketing team to create promotional materials and social media posts Periodically assisting front desk staff to perform duties described under the Office staff description Recreation The recreation and programming department is responsible for all adventure and waterfront activities. Providing lifeguard and first aid at lake and pool Facilitating all adventure elements including Zip lines, Climbing Tower, Leap of Faith, Dangle Duo, and Cat Climb Using good judgment while facilitating activities in order to provide a safe environment Encouraging guests of all skill levels in a kind and courteous manner Recreation staff must be lifeguard, first aid, and AED certified through the American Red Cross; staff who are not certified will be provided with the opportunity to obtain certification during the recreation staff training period at the beginning of the summer Recreation staff must successfully complete ropes training during the recreation staff training period at the beginning of the summer Recreation staff must be at least 18 years old for ropes training and 16 for lifeguarding; minors will be scheduled according to NCDOL Youth Employment Rules #J-18808-Ljbffr