LJA Mission Statement:

The mission of Lake Junaluska is to be a place of Christian hospitality where lives are transformed through renewal of soul, mind and body.  

Essential Functions

• Prepares meals, using standard, approved menus in sufficient quantity and quality.


• Cooks, prepares, and seasons soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foodstuffs for consumption in eating establishments.


• Assists workers engaged in preparing foods for cafeterias, hotels, restaurants, or ready-to-serve packages.


• Washes, peels, and slices vegetables, fruits, and other ingredients used in salads and plate garnishes.


• Meets specific needs of calendar and scheduled events (regular and special).


• Operate all equipment necessary for food preparation including convection ovens, stoves, meat slivers, chopper, knives, steamers, steam kettles and skillets.


• Manage time so as to complete all the necessary tasks in the scheduled time.


• Maintain product inventory efficiently to reduce product loss due to waste.


• Report supply needs to the immediate Supervisor or Director.


• Keep all equipment, storage areas, and work areas clean and maintained to the standards set by the North Carolina Department of Health.


• Wear and maintain Lake Junaluska staff uniform.


• Comply with safety policies, practices and procedures, perform other duties as needed