Wild Ridge - Food Service Manager

Because of Young Life’s exclusive Christian purposes of evangelism and discipleship as set forth in its Articles of Incorporation and in these Bylaws, and to reflect what has always been and will continue to be the position of Young Life, specifically the Christian belief that each and every employee and volunteer of the corporation should minister as a servant of God with the primary responsibility of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ and, as such, is an integral part of the Christian mission and ministry of the corporation , Young Life shall only employ individuals or enlist volunteer leaders who: (a) profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord;

and (b) subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith. Therefore, employees and volunteers of Young Life, during working and nonworking hours, shall: (i) be ready, willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization; (ii) refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life, and (iii) abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including, without limitation, those related to religious belief or ministry activities.

All camps share a common purpose: creating an environment where Young Life staff bring Christ to life by creatively presenting the complete gospel of Jesus Christ. Speaking clearly from the Scriptures, camp speakers introduce kids to the person of Christ, the nature of humanity, the work of Christ on the cross, the hope of the resurrection and the opportunity for reconciliation with God.

Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith. We recommend you read this statement before applying for any position.

Intentionally provide opportunities for staff to grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus.

• Participate in opportunities for growing deeper in your relationship with Jesus.
• With direction from supervisor, develop an annual personal spiritual growth plan.
• Foster an environment where department staff have opportunities for ongoing spiritual development, including execution of their personal spiritual growth plan.
• Establish a culture where the spiritual formation of Food Service volunteers is both a priority and responsibility for all members of the department.

Equip servant leaders who anticipate and respond to the needs of our guests, staff and vendors, through Christ-like service.

• Establish a department posture of service that anticipates guest needs and responds with professionalism through intentional decisions and systems.
• Direct the planning, developing and evaluation of the menu according to the Young Life Food Service standards.
• Anticipate and execute guest needs/requests in order to partner with our groups; meeting their needs and developing an environment where guests are heard.

Help build relationships that reflect the character of God with guests, staff, vendors and neighbors to foster healthy community.

• Build relationships that reflect the character of God with guests, staff, vendors and neighbors to foster healthy community.
• Ensure department staff demonstrate the importance of their interpersonal relationships with guests, staff, vendors and neighbors and promote a healthy community.
• Cultivate interdepartmental staff relationships by building partnerships throughout the property.

Manage with integrity the finances, people, buildings and equipment that have been entrusted to our ministry.

• Manage with integrity the finances, people, buildings and equipment that have been entrusted to our ministry through Food Services.
• Develop and equip staff to participate in comprehensive stewardship of the Food Services Department.
• Maintain systems for inventory control over food, equipment and other budgeted items.
• Manage and lead the Food Services staff in food cost tracking procedures and awareness of food costs impact on camp fees and property budget.
• Cultivate an environment where volunteers feel valued both as…