Seasonal Prep Cook – Weekends Only

Job overview

The Seasonal Prep Cook position is onsite in Black Mountain, NC, at the Conference Center. The posting describes seasonal work from September through November, with early mornings and weekends. Pay starts at $16 per hour and increases based on experience. The role supports the center’s mission of purposeful hospitality through meals for conferences, meetings, and special events. The prep cook prepares high-volume ingredients and menu components, operates commercial kitchen equipment, and helps maintain safe, sanitary kitchen operations. The work supports timely meal production and consistent food quality and presentation.

What you'll do

• Wash, peel, chop, slice, and portion produce, meats, and poultry according to recipe yields
• operate commercial kitchen equipment
• prepare batches of stocks, sauces, dressings, marinades, soups, and grain bases
• organize and transport prep carts
• assist with unpacking shipments and storing goods using FIFO
• sanitize prep areas
• follow health codes and record cooling temperatures
• document food waste and spoilage.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

seasonal prep cook

food preparation

high-volume kitchen

batch production

food safety

sanitation

early mornings

weekends

black mountain nc

ridgecrest ministries

starting at $16/hour

september–november

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Seasonal September–November position with early mornings and weekend scheduling; high-volume experience is preferred but not required.

About the employer

Ridgecrest Ministries is hiring for this role. Industry: Caterers. Sector: 72.