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Cook/Chef

Spruce Lake Ministries encourages persons from a variety of traditions to a deeper faith in God through Jesus Christ. In this peaceful setting in the heart of the Pocono Mountains in northeastern Pennsylvania, Spruce Lake and Pinebrook provide Christian church, family and corporate groups with lodging, meeting spaces and meals for their next event or retreat. Spruce Lake also hosts summer camps, programmatic retreats, and outdoor education programs throughout the year.

The Food Service Cook/Chef (FS Cook) shall be responsible for the preparation and serving of meals provided at Pinebrook or Spruce Lake locations. The FS Cook shall be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, regarding both staff hygiene and food preparation. The FS Cook is a member of the FS kitchen team.

Prerequisites:

Growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ
Must support Spruce Lake Ministries' statement of faith and core values.
Must have a teachable spirit, team-player attitude, and servant heart.
Must be responsible, industrious, hospitable, and enthusiastic.
Accountability: FS Manager and FS Head Cook

Qualifications:

Minimum of two years of experience in cooking/food service
Minimum of two years supervisory and/or leadership experience.
Knowledge of meal/menu planning for groups
Ability to communicate with and manage staff.
ServSafe certification desired
Supervision: Food Service kitchen staff

Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for long periods of time, lift up to 50 lbs., perform repetitive motions with arms, wrists, shoulders.


Spruce Lake Ministries, Pinebrook or Spruce Lake, does not currently hire anyone who is not authorized to work in the US, nor are we able to sponsor international employees or volunteers.

At the employer's expense, all employment hires are contingent upon completion of FBI Criminal Background fingerprint clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance and PA Criminal History Clearance.

Time:  Part-Time Year Round
Salary:  Paid
Category:  Food Services

Updated: 10/20/2025 12:11:56 AM