Camp Kitchen Staff

The salary for this position starts at $16.00 hourly. We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of other benefits and earned time off that vary depending on part-time or full-time status.

1. Job Summary:

The Camp Kitchen Staff prepares and serves healthy and nutritious meals to camp participants and groups. The incumbent maintains appropriate health standards and adequate levels of food supplies as directed by Cook or Kitchen Manager. The incumbent prepares food as directed by Cook or Kitchen Manager and performs other cleaning as directed.

2. Essential Functions:

• Assists Cook or Kitchen Manager in preparing healthy and nutritious meals to camp participants and groups.
• Assists in serving healthy and nutritious meals to camp participants and groups.
• Documents and reports when inventory quantities are low in stockroom, freezer and cooler.
• Maintains clean and safe kitchen work areas, stockroom, freezer, refrigerator, dining room, dish room and loading dock in accordance with State of Minnesota/ Wisconsin health regulations.
• Practices personal hygiene and cleanliness in handling food.

3. Relationships:

This position reports to the Kitchen Manager who reports to the Food Service Manager or Camp Executive Director. This position may also take work direction from the Cook. The incumbent interacts regularly with other kitchen staff, campers, participants, volunteers, and staff.

4. Qualifications:

Required

• Minimum Age of 16
• Effective interpersonal communication skills

Preferred

• Prior experience working in food preparation
• Prior knowledge of kitchen operating procedures and food handling and storage
• Education or training in nutrition.

5. Work Conditions:

• Ability to lift, carry and push food carts up to 50 pounds.
• Requires ability to safely operate all necessary kitchen equipment and cleaning supplies.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

6. Additional Notes:

This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is responsible for taking direction from the Executive Directors or their representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for success.