The Hospitality/Culinary Ministry aspires for the love of Jesus Christ to be exemplified in our performance as food service handlers. Our goal is to:

• Practice the high-quality standards required for health and safety, relative to the preparation and serving of food and beverages.
• Develop well-balanced menus for Pastor and guests in a timely manner
• Provide excellent service via a well-trained and organized staff at all times. 
• Assist with food for all special occasions, provides food for funerals, receptions and other church supported activities.
• To understand and work responsibly within the financial resources provided.

VISION
The vision of hospitality is to ensure the best possible worship experience for our members and guests at all worship services. Our aim is to help make our worship services and special events are warm, inviting, and safe. The Hospitality/Culinary Ministry:

• Oversees the working of all hospitality programs and visitor care ministries.
• Oversees all areas of ministry requiring the use of the church kitchen (Setup, serve, clean up).
• Prepares refreshments for church socials.
• Keeps track of all supplies necessary for such events.
• Train volunteers in the proper use of kitchen (think food sanitation, cleanliness, health department issues, etc.).
• Provide hospitality arrangements for visiting pastors, and specially invited guests.

The Hospitality Ministry’s core at FICCF is:
Culinary
Pastoral Aide

OBJECTIVES:

• The Hospitality/Culinary Ministry maintains control of the food pantry and extensive kitchen inventory, and advises all ministries that plan to serve food. Other ministries planning to use the kitchen and dining facility must notify the director prior to the event and be properly instructed as to the facility usage requirements.
• Pastoral Aide Ministry strives to provide assistance to the Pastor’s as needed, based on guidelines set by the Senior Pastor. At the request of the pastor, the aide committee may take care of a variety of duties around the church or in the congregation. Members of this ministry may accompany the pastor on home or hospital visits, handle administrative duties, organize and restock church supplies, or provide office assistance. The aide ministry usually attempts to anticipate the needs of the pastor and fill them before he/she asks. They also coordinate planning activities related to the Pastor’s anniversary celebration and other opportunities for members of the FICCF congregation to honor the Pastors during the course of the year.

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