{"id":2365632,"url":"https://alion.io/job/7-corners-coffee-cook-kitchen-steward","title":"Cook & Kitchen Steward","company":{"id":2453460,"name":"7 Corners Coffee","domain":"7cornerscoffee.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/7cornerscoffee","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"ADP","truth_index":null},"role":"Hospitality","role_family":"Hospitality","seniority":"middle","employment_type":"part_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Eden Prairie, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":19,"max":25,"currency":"USD","period":"hour","gross":null,"usd_annual":50000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-21T22:41:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-21","last_verified_at":"2026-10-24T17:39:44Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":32,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":32},"description":"ABOUT WOODDALE CHURCH\nWooddale Church is a multigenerational, Bible-teaching church in Minnesota with campuses in Eden Prairie, Edina, and the University of Minnesota. With a mission to honor God by making more disciples for Jesus Christ, Wooddale has a rich history and a future of sharing the gospel locally and globally by planting churches, supporting global partners, and serving its local community.\nOVERVIEW\nThe Cook/Kitchen Steward supports the Food Services Director/Executive Chef in the daily operation of Wooddale Church’s food service program, including church events and catering, Wooddale Academy’s two locations serving children from infancy through age six, and two coffee shop locations. The primary responsibilities of this position include preparing and serving high-quality food, assisting with catering and special events, receiving and storing food and supplies, and ensuring that all kitchen and food service areas are clean, organized, safe, and maintained to the highest standards of excellence and in accordance with applicable local Health Department regulations and food safety requirements. The Cook/Kitchen Steward is an essential member of the Food Services team and must be dependable, energetic, flexible, organized, and willing to step in wherever needed including dish washing and cleaning duties. This position requires strong culinary skills, attention to detail, good judgment, initiative, and the ability to anticipate the needs of the kitchen and food service operation. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellent hospitality and service while working effectively with Food Services staff, church and Academy staff, ministry leaders, volunteers, and guests.\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nFood Preparation and Cooking\nPrepare and cook food according to established recipes, menus, production schedules, and quality standards.\nAssist the Food Services Director/Executive Chef with daily food production and preparation.\nPrepare meals and food items for church events, catering functions, meetings, Academy programs, staff meals, coffee shop operations, and other ministry activities.\nAssist with food preparation for both Academy locations and two coffee shop locations as assigned.\nMaintain consistent food quality, taste, appearance, portion control, and proper serving temperatures.\nPrepare food appropriate for young children while following established recipes, portion guidelines, dietary requirements, and food safety practices.\nAssist with preparation of food for large events and special programs that require increased production.\nAdapt to changing production needs, attendance numbers, schedules, and event requirements.\nAssist with setup, service, replenishment, and breakdown for catered events and other food service activities.\nKitchen Stewardship and Cleanliness\nMaintain kitchen and food service areas at the highest standard of cleanliness, organization, and sanitation.\nFollow established daily, weekly, and event-specific cleaning procedures.\nClean and sanitize work surfaces, food preparation areas, cooking equipment, utensils, appliances, floors, sinks, and other kitchen areas.\nEnsure kitchens are properly cleaned and reset after food preparation, meal service, catering events, and other activities.\nMaintain an organized and orderly work environment throughout the day.\nAssist with dishwashing, garbage and recycling, sweeping, mopping, and other kitchen closing duties as needed.\nIdentify and report maintenance, safety, sanitation, or equipment concerns to the Food Services Director/Executive Chef.\nHelp ensure all kitchen areas meet or exceed applicable Health Department and Wooddale standards.\nFood Receiving, Storage, and Organization\nAssist with receiving food, beverage, equipment, and supply deliveries.\nVerify deliveries for quantity, quality, freshness, and condition and report discrepancies to the Food Services Director/Executive Chef.\nAssist with receiving and coordinating food deliveries for Wooddale Academy locations.\nProperly store food and supplies according to established food safety and sanitation procedures.\nMaintain orderliness and cleanliness in coolers, freezers, dry storage areas, and other food storage spaces.\nProperly label, date, rotate, and store food using FIFO (first in, first out) practices.\nMonitor storage areas and communicate inventory needs, spoilage, shortages, or other concerns.\nHelp maintain appropriate inventory levels and minimize food waste.\nFood Safety and Sanitation\nFollow all applicable Health Department regulations and Wooddale Church food safety and sanitation policies.\nMaintain proper food temperatures during receiving, preparation, cooking, holding, cooling, storage, and service.\nFollow proper procedures to prevent cross-contamination.\nFollow established procedures for food allergies and special dietary requirements.\nComplete required temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and other food safety documentation.\nMaintain personal hygiene and proper food handling practices at all times.\nImmediately report food safety concerns, injuries, hazards, or unsafe conditions to the appropriate supervisor.\nEnsure chemicals and cleaning products are properly stored and used according to established procedures.\nEvents and Catering\nAssist with preparation and execution of church events, catering functions, receptions, meetings, Academy events, and other food service activities.\nAssist with buffet, plated, boxed, reception, and other forms of food service as assigned.\nHelp transport and set up food and supplies for events and designated locations.\nReplenish food and beverage service areas as needed.\nAssist with breakdown and cleanup following events.\nWork collaboratively with volunteers and ministry teams to provide excellent service to guests.\nMaintain a professional, welcoming, and service-oriented presence when interacting with church members, families, guests, staff, and volunteers.\nTeamwork and Ministry Support\nWork closely with the Food Services Director/Executive Chef and designated Food Services staff to accomplish department goals.\nWork effectively with volunteers and provide assistance or direction when assigned.\nDemonstrate flexibility and a willingness to assist with all aspects of food service operations.\nCommunicate effectively regarding schedules, production needs, inventory, equipment, events, and other operational matters.\nMaintain positive working relationships with church staff, Academy staff, coffee shop staff, ministry leaders, volunteers, and other members of the Wooddale community.\nDemonstrate a servant-hearted attitude and commitment to hospitality in all interactions.\nRepresent Wooddale Church in a manner consistent with its mission, values, Statement of Faith, and Covenant.\nQUALIFICATIONS\nCulinary degree, culinary training, or equivalent professional food service experience; three years of culinary or food service experience preferred.\nDemonstrated experience with food preparation and cooking in a commercial, institutional, catering, restaurant, school, or similar food service environment.\nExperience using commercial dishwasher preferred.\nStrong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling.\nServSafe Manager Certification required or ability to obtain certification within the required timeframe.\nMust have a valid MN driver’s license and good driving record.\nAbility to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nAbility to work efficiently and accurately while maintaining high standards of food quality and safety.\nStrong organizational skills and attention to detail.\nAbility to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.\nAbility to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.\nDemonstrated initiative, common sense, and the ability to anticipate needs and identify where assistance is needed.\nAbility to work effectively with volunteers and individuals with varying levels of food service experience.\nAbility to maintain confidentiality and professionalism when working with staff, students, families, volunteers, and church members.\nAbility and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as food service needs require.\nAbility to safely lift, carry, push, and pull food, supplies, and equipment as required by the position.\nSubscribe to and affirm the Statement of Faith and Covenant of Wooddale Church.\nRELATIONSHIPS\nReports to: Food Services Director/Executive Chef\nWorks closely with: Food Services staff, church staff, Academy staff, coffee shop staff, ministry leaders, and volunteers.\nSupervisory responsibility: May provide direction and assistance to volunteers or other food service personnel as assigned; this position does not have regular supervisory responsibility unless otherwise designated.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS\nAbility to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday while performing food preparation, cooking, serving, cleaning, stocking, and dishwashing duties.\nAbility to frequently bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, squat, twist, turn, and reach as required to perform kitchen and dishwashing duties.\nAbility to reach at, below, and above shoulder level to access food products, supplies, cookware, dishes, utensils, equipment, and storage areas.\nAbility to safely move throughout busy kitchen, dishwashing, storage, dining, and service areas while maintaining awareness of coworkers, equipment, hot surfaces, and other potential hazards.\nAbility to work in confined or crowded kitchen area and maintain appropriate awareness of surroundings.\nHand and Arm Use\nAbility to use hands, wrists, arms, and fingers repetitively and with sufficient coordination to perform food preparation, cooking, plating, cleaning, and dishwashing duties.\nAbility to safely grasp, grip, lift, carry, manipulate, and control cookware, dishes, utensils, food products, cleaning tools, and kitchen equipment.\nLifting, Carrying, Pushing, and Pulling\nAbility to lift and carry food products, ingredients, cookware, dishes, utensils, cleaning supplies, waste containers, and other materials necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.\nAbility to lift and carry items weighing up to approximately 30 pounds, as required by the position.\nAbility to safely push and pull carts, dish 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