Line Cook

Job Title: Line Cook 

Team: Transformation 

Classification: Part-Time, Non-Exempt 

Reports To: Food Service Supervisor 

Direct Reports: None 

Effective Date: November 2024 

Position Summary 

The Line Cook is responsible for participating in all aspects of OG’s food service program, including food storage, preparations, cooking, serving, and clean-up of the kitchen, serving, and eating areas.   

Position Qualifications 

For Employment with Oliver Gospel 

A believer in Jesus Christ 

Affirm without reservation Oliver Gospel’s Statement of Faith 

Fully support Oliver Gospel’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements  

Ability and desire to work in harmony with other Oliver Gospel employees 

Be on time and ready to work at the assigned work location on every scheduled day of work 

Due to sensitivity for potential impact upon Oliver Gospel’s Program Participants, the use of tobacco     

   and/or vaping products is not permitted during scheduled work hours or at any Oliver Gospel event 

Valid South Carolina driver’s license 

For the Line Cook 

High School Diploma or experience in the food service industry 

Experience in cooking for, serving, and engaging large groups of people 

Culinary Sanitation Certification in compliance with DHEC standards 

Ability to stand/walk for long periods of time to perform job responsibilities 

Proven ability to work independently while staying aligned with the priorities of the supervisor 

Knowledge of PC-based software and kitchen equipment 

Serv Safe Certificate preferred 

Position Responsibilities – (working with commercial appliances (high temperature hot/cold), knives/utensils, heavy/frequent heavy, and fast lifting, remembering precise ingredients/recipes/portions/volume and managing time current schedules – fast pace – high volume/frequency activity). 

1. Properly prepare healthy, nutritious meals according to menu
2. Provide kitchen clean up, sanitation and maintenance 
3. Maintain quality control of all kitchen operations
4. Ensure proper food storage and rotation
5. Welcome and serve everyone who comes for meals in a friendly and professional manner
6. Engage donors and potential donors in a friendly and professional manner
7. Encourage and assist OG Works participants who are assigned to food service
8. Encourage and assist those who volunteer with food service 
9. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Core Competencies 

Task-oriented and self-motivated 

Teachable, coachable, trainable 

Detailed and careful in handling assignments 

Strong communication, relational and interpersonal skills 

Perform all duties with integrity and excellence 

Model a servant attitude 

Mental and Physical Demands 

Ability to work in a changing, growth-oriented environment 

Ability to concentrate and apply mental processes 

Ability to work with disruptions, critical issues and emotional individuals 

Ability to operate with a positive attitude 

Ability to move seamlessly from one task to another 

Ability to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time 

Ability to operate kitchen equipment and/or machinery for long periods of time 

Ability to frequently bend, squat, kneel, reach upward and/or outward in performing tasks 

Ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull items weighing up to 50 pounds 

Ability to engage in limited exposure to health-related issues such as colds, viruses, etc.