Line/Prep Cook

Overview

Salary Range

$19.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Description

Shepherd Church is seeking a reliable and experienced Line/Prep Cook to join our Pillars Café team as a part time employee! If you love working with food, value teamwork, and enjoy serving others in a warm and welcoming environment, we’d love to meet you.

Staff Expectations

As a representative of Shepherd Church, all employees are expected to:

• Consistent Character - We will do what's right even when it's difficult.
• Healthy living - We invest in ourselves so that we can love God and love people well.
• Radical Responsibility - We fully own the part we play and the impact it has on others.
• Trust Builders - We strive to respect others with our words and our actions.
• All in for Shepherd - We are sold out to lifting up Jesus so that the world would believe.
• Adhere to the Statement of Faith, upholding biblical principles in all aspects of work and life.
• Be prepared to share the hope you have in Christ. As a representative of Christ, be ready to gently and respectfully share the Good News of Jesus Christ at all times.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes and presentation standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized workspace throughout your shift, including immediate cleanup and regular trash removal.
• Prepare and stock ingredients (meats, proteins, cheeses, vegetables, sauces, etc.) and ensure all items are properly labeled, dated, and stored.
• Execute customer orders efficiently and accurately without compromising quality.
• Coordinate with the Lead Cook at the start and end of shifts regarding prep needs, menu updates, and next-day requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of experience in a restaurant or commercial kitchen
• Strong understanding of food preparation, safety, and sanitation standards
• Ability to operate standard kitchen equipment (grill, oven, fryer, etc.)
• Valid Food Handler’s Card
• Weekend availability is required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, lift up to 40 lbs, and stand for extended periods
• Able to work 20–29 hours weekly

Desired Skills

• Knife skills
• Cooking techniques & portion control
• Time management & organization
• Teamwork & communication
• Adaptability and stress management
• Strong attention to detail

If you’re looking for a place where your skills can support meaningful work and serve our faith community, we invite you to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Shepherd Church is an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based organization. All employment decisions are made based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, age, disability, or any other status protected by federal or California law. As a religious organization, Shepherd Church exercises its rights under the Civil Rights Act Section 702 and applicable California law to employ individuals who share its Christian beliefs and values