Thousand Pines Prep Cook

Job Title:
Prep Cook
Department:
Food Service
Status: Hourly $16-$17, non-exempt
Reports To:
Food Service Manager
Position Overview
The Prep Cook supports the kitchen team by preparing ingredients, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with meal production. This role ensures food is prepared safely and efficiently while reflecting the mission and values of Thousand Pines through teamwork and service.
Essential Functions
Follow all applicable procedures in directing the crew during meal preparation and clean-up.
Maintain kitchen cleanliness to meet or exceed all health and safety regulations.
Assist with the opening and/or closing procedures of the kitchen and dining areas.
Collaborate with kitchen team members to anticipate and meet guest needs.
Model a strong work ethic and positive attitude for co-workers.
Ensure smooth transitions between shifts by preparing necessary items and communicating effectively.
Additional Responsibilities
In the absence of the Shift Leader, the Prep Cook may serve as a point of contact for guests and is expected to demonstrate professionalism and hospitality at all times.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Core Competencies
Willingness to accept guidance and supervision.
Ability to work effectively and positively as part of a team.
Capable of maintaining performance and composure under pressure.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
Demonstrates Christian character, integrity, and adaptability.
One year of experience in institutional or commercial cooking preferred.
Agreement with Thousand Pines’ doctrinal statement, values, and employee handbook.
Friendly and professional demeanor, even under stress.
Possession of a current Food Handler Certificate or willingness to obtain one.
Minimum age requirement: 18 years.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must have physical ability to perform all essential job functions.
Must have reliable transportation, including in inclement weather.
Thank you for your interest in Thousand Pines Christian Camp and Conference Center!
Thousand Pines is a 240 acre site located in the beautiful San Bernardino national Forest at an elevation of 5,000 feet. Although Thousand Pines is surrounded by a great natural beauty and great recreational opportunities, our primary goal is to see our campers come to know, in a real and personal way, the saving grace of Jesus Christ. It is our passion to see lives changed!
We are always looking for quality people who want to serve Christ and see lives changed as much as we do. Everything we do at Thousand Pines – washing dishes, cleaning cabins, counseling students - seeks to point our campers toward the message of God’s love. We also seek to facilitate your spiritual growth through regular staff worship and sharing. When you join the Ministry Team at Thousand Pines you join a family of believers that seek to continually be more like Jesus. We want to share your victories, defeats, joys and tears and to help you grow in your walk with the Lord!
Thank you for your interest in Thousand Pines. We will be praying for you as you seek God’s leading.
Statement of Faith
The Statement Of Faith outlines the beliefs of TM Camping. All beliefs are listed and founded in God's Word, the Bible.
Preamble
TM Camping, in accordance with the historic Baptist tradition, hold to Believers Baptism by Immersion, Liberty of Conscience, the Separation of Church and state, and the Priesthood of the Believer. We also affirm the following distinctive which need emphasis at the present time:
I. THE AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE
The Bible is the inspired, authoritative and infallible Word of God and is our sole rule of faith and practice. It is the standard by which all human conduct and creeds should be tried.
II. THE TRINITY
There is only one true and living God who is manifested in three eternal and coequal person; Father, Son and Holy Spirit. God possesses holiness, omnipotence, omniscience, omnipresence, love, mercy, and all other perfections. All humankind owed to Him supreme faith and obedience.
III. HUMANKIND
Humankind has been created in the image of God but through Adam’s fall is now sinful, lost and condemned. By deliberate choice all participate in sin which is open rebellion to God’s law. Notwithstanding the fall, all human life through creation has value and dignity.
IV. JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH
Human beings can be forgiven of sin and justified solely through the redeeming work of Jesus Christ who died for sinners and rose again from the dead. Only by repentance from sin and faith in Jesus Christ the Lord can acceptance with God be attained.
V. REGENERATION
Regeneration is the work of the Holy Spirit by which the believer receives a new nature from God. Christian growth or sanctification is the continuation of the new life principle which begins in the new birth.
VI. THE CHURCH
The church in its widest sense includes all believers of all ages. The church is manifested visibly in the local body of baptized believers who covenant together to worship, observe the ordinances, and evangelize.
VII. HUMAN DESTINY
Jesus Christ will eventually return visibly at which time He will raise the dead and judge all people. Believers will enjoy an eternal state of blessedness in heaven while unbelievers will experience eternal separation from God in hell.
VIII. EVANGELISM AND SOCIAL CONCERN
The church has been called to preach the gospel so that individual people can receive salvation. Also the church is to become involved in the improvement of society by advocating biblical principles which militate against poverty, racism, violence, and all forms of injustice against humankind.
IX. HUMAN SEXUALITY
God’s design is that man and woman either be joined together in a perpetual monogamous relationship or live in a single state. Extra-marital sex, adultery and homosexuality are inconsistent with biblical teaching.
Faith History
At TM Camping we desire to have a distinctly Christian atmosphere and influence. Though campers and attendees come from many Christian and non-Christian backgrounds, all are included in chapel services, prayer, devotions, etc. Ministry team members participate in leading campers, attendees and other staff in these and other Christian activities. In addition, no matter where one works, all staff are expected to live exemplary Christian lives before campers and staff alike.
In applying for a ministry staff or management position, you are subscribing to a high moral, ethical and spiritual life style and give assurance that you will try to lead campers and staff, in both word and deed, to practical, real faith for themselves. Therefore, to help us better understand your beliefs and Christian experience, please

Employment type
Part-Time/Non-Exempt

Work arrangement
No