Role: Head Cook / Team Lead
Midweek Dinner — Master Checklist
Single-page operational reference for Midweek dinner leadership
Head Cook Home
Midweek Home
Summit Guides
Non-Negotiables (Always True)
Lead calmly — no rushing, no chaos.
Follow Summit funding procedures for all purchases.
Drinks + table setup complete by
5:30 PM
.
Food goes out
covered
between
6:05–6:15 PM
.
Remove covers
after Pastor prays
.
Desserts go out at
6:15 PM
exactly.
Dish flow runs from
5:00–7:00 PM
.
Before Arrival
Confirm meal type (Spaghetti or Tacos).
Create shopping list.
Purchase items using approved Summit funding.
Bring or submit receipts as required.
3:00 PM — Arrival & Setup
Prepare and organize the kitchen.
Assign roles:
Prep Cook
Beverages
Desserts
Setup
Clean-Up Crew
Confirm table layout with Setup team.
Review timing rules with Serve Team.
4:00–5:30 PM — Prep Window
Start main proteins and hot items.
Prep Cook following unified prep list.
Beverages and desserts staged.
Kitchen remains clean and calm.
5:30 PM — Readiness Check
Drinks station complete.
Tables set correctly.
Desserts staged (not out).
Clean-Up Crew active.
6:05–6:15 PM — Food Out (Covered)
Food moved to serving line.
All dishes covered.
No early serving.
After Prayer & Service
Remove covers.
Monitor food flow.
Refill or adjust as needed.
End of Night
Confirm Clean-Up Crew coverage.
Kitchen reset and dishes put away.
Food stored per fridge rules.
Final walkthrough before leaving.