Job Description

0852 – Assistant Cook (On-site)

Who We Are

Mercy Ships is a global faith-based charity that uses hospital ships to bring life-changing surgeries and transformational medical training to people in some of the most challenging contexts along the African coast. For over 40 years, Mercy Ships has been delivering lasting hope and healing through safe surgical care, while working alongside partners and stakeholders to strengthen local healthcare systems in more than 55 countries. Since the inception of this dream by founders Don and Deyon Stephens in 1978, Mercy Ships has served more than 2.7 million direct beneficiaries without regard for race, gender, or religion.

The Opportunity

Do you have a heart for the hurting and a desire to invest your talents and experiences into a mission with eternal significance? For every transformative surgery that takes place onboard one of our Mercy Ships, there are dozens of men and women being used of the Lord to prepare through their vocational gifts and talents!

Fulltime Only. $14-15/hr. with Benefits. Salary is based upon the Candidate’s location. U.S Candidates Only.

Job Summary

Summary Description

The Assistant Cook is responsible for providing exceptional guest/staff experience through high-quality culinary services at Mercy Ships International Office. This position is a dynamic, customer-facing role that requires high organization and professional communication.

How You’ll Contribute

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Prepare a variety of food items per menu following designated recipes to standard of
• excellence.
• Prepare food production to coordinate with meal service times to maintain quality, temperature,
• and appearance of food.
• Present food items in an appealing manner.
• Ensure food safety by monitoring food temperatures and use proper food storage techniques in accordance with state and local standards.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen by regularly cleaning.
• Work as a team member in food preparation and clean up.
• Maintain organization in food storage and communicate ordering needs promptly.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the hospitality team and overall operations.
• Must be able to stand/walk for multiple hours; lift up to 25lbs.

The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Strong customer service mindset, including attitude and approach, when interfacing with the
• public and colleagues.
• Strong time management skills and task prioritization.
• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Supportive of Mercy Ships mission and vision and committed to its core values.
• Understand and apply servant leadership, work collaboratively with integrity and demonstrate
• accountability.

Education And Experience

The requirements listed below are representative of the education and/or experience required.

• High School Diploma or its equivalent required.
• Food Handler’s permit
• Customer service experience required.
• Hotel/Housing experience preferred.
• Successful completion of Mercy Ships Entry Training will be required within the first year.

Pour your God-given talents into a mission with eternal return on investment -- join the Mercy Ships Crew, today!

This is a paid position. To Apply for Consideration Please Email Resumes to our HR Talent Acquisition Specialist via email abby.bennett@mercyships.org

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*Actual compensation may vary dependent upon location of hire*

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