Chef - Full Time - Sign-On Bonus Up to $1,500

Job DetailsJob Location: Green Lake, WI 54941Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: NoneTravel Percentage: NoneJob Category: Restaurant - Food ServiceDEPARTMENT: Dining Services REPORTS TO: Director of Dining Services JOB TYPE: Full-time, Part-time, non-exempt COMPENSATION: Hourly   Position Overview: Green Lake Conference Center is seeking dependable and team-oriented individuals to join our Dining Services team as a Dinner Chef. This role plays a vital part in creating high-quality, nourishing meals that serve our guests with excellence and care during dinner service. We are currently hiring for full-time, part-time year-round, and seasonal positions. In addition to supporting daily kitchen operations, this position will assist in menu planning, ordering inventory, and serve as a back-up to the Dining Services Director as needed. The Dinner Chef will help oversee the kitchen team during second shift to ensure timely service, food quality, and team collaboration. The ideal candidate is reliable, collaborative, and committed to a positive team culture. While previous kitchen experience is preferred, it is not required—we are happy to provide on-the-job training for the right fit. Pay range is $22-$25 per hour based on experience and skills.   Key Responsibilities: Meal Service: Coordinate with the Dining Services team to plan and prepare dinner meals and monitor food production to ensure timely, efficient service. Food Production: Prepare meals by following established recipes and procedures, ensuring food quality and consistency. Accurately estimate and prepare the right quantity of food to meet guest demand. Leadership: Provide guidance and support to kitchen staff during second shift and act as the point person for back-of-house operations in the absence of the Director. Menu Planning: Collaborate with the Dining Services Director on weekly or event-specific menus, including consideration for dietary needs and guest expectations. Inventory & Ordering: Assist with ordering and managing food and supply inventory to ensure adequate stock while minimizing waste. Guest Engagement: Be knowledgeable about dietary needs and respond to guest inquiries with professionalism and enthusiasm. Safety Compliance: Follow all food safety guidelines, and safety procedures when handling chemicals, kitchen items, and operating equipment, ensuring a safe environment for employees, yourself, and guests. Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE). Work Area Organization: Maintain clean, orderly, and well-organized areas to enhance workflow efficiency and ensure easy access to supplies. Keep the kitchen areas clean and organized. Team Collaboration: Support and motivate kitchen staff during service to foster teamwork and smooth operations (no direct supervisory reports). Equipment Maintenance Reporting: Identify and report any maintenance needs for Dining Services equipment to ensure reliable operation and to minimize downtime. Communication: Maintain effective communication with Dining Services staff and leadership regarding daily operations, challenges, and incidents. Other Duties: Perform additional tasks assigned to support the overall operations of the Dining Services department. QualificationsQualifications & Skills: Alignment with GLCC’s mission and values. Must be at least 18 years of age Prior experience in kitchen operations, cooking, and/or food service is preferred. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical labor, standing, bending, and walking, for extended periods. Work in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen and dining environment.       Exposure to hot water, potentially slippery floors, garbage disposals, and cleaning chemicals. Dependable, responsible, reliable with a cooperative attitude, and a willingness to learn Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently, or part of a team, with minimal supervision.   Schedule & Commitment: Full-time with benefits, part-time, and seasonal positions (April-October), with flexible scheduling based on organizational needs. Typical work hours are between 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Sunday–Saturday, schedule to be determined based on availability and organizational need.   Key Working Relationships The Chef – Dining Services Team Member will collaborate with all Dining Services Team Members, and other department staff members, including department directors, volunteers, work groups, and guests.   Why Join GLCC? Gain hands-on experience in hospitality operations. Work in a beautiful environment while contributing to a Christian hospitality mission. Be part of a supportive team that values hard work and stewardship of creation.   If you are detail-oriented, enjoy working in a team environment, and take pride in providing quality service, we’d love to have you join our team!   To Apply: For more details, or to apply, please visit the GLCC website, www.glcc.org   Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   Intent and function of job description This job description is intended to outline the primary responsibilities and expectations of the position. Additional duties may be assigned beyond those listed here to meet operational needs. Green Lake Conference Center (GLCC) reserves the right to modify job responsibilities, requirements, and position status in accordance with applicable laws, compliance regulations, and business needs. Job descriptions serve as a tool to ensure a fair and consistent hiring process, allowing for the selection of qualified candidates. They also play a key role in performance management and compensation structures. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable Wisconsin employment laws, GLCC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. However, accommodation that poses a direct threat to health or safety or creates an undue hardship on the organization may not be possible. This job description does not constitute an employment contract. GLCC is an at-will employer, meaning that either the employee or GLCC may terminate employment at any time, for any reason, if it does not violate applicable law.