Summer Camp Cook

PIIC Summer Camp Cook

The PIIC Summer Camp Cook will support daily operations of the Summer Camp during all program hours. Responsibilities include planning and preparing a nutritious breakfast, light lunch, and afternoon snack for campers and staff, maintaining food safety and sanitation standards, purchasing beverages and refreshments for field trips, assisting with inventory management, and ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare daily nutritious breakfast, light lunch, and afternoon snack for campers and staff.
• Purchase and organize beverages, snacks, and related food supplies for off-site field trips
• Ensure all food is prepared, stored, and served in accordance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen, food preparation, serving, and storage areas.
• Monitor food inventory and notify supervisor of supply needs.
• Assist with purchasing food, beverages, and kitchen supplies within approved budget guidelines.
• Accommodate dietary restrictions, allergies, and special meal requirements as directed.
• Set up and clean up meal and snack service areas daily.
• Maintain records related to food purchases, receipts, and inventory as required.
• Coordinate with camp staff regarding meal schedules, field trips, and special events.
• Report any safety concerns, equipment issues, or food-related incidents immediately.
• Follow all Prairie Island Indian Community policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• Knowledge of safe food handling, preparation, and sanitation practices.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision.
• Sensitive to Native American culture.
• Valid driver's license and proof of insurability.
• Pass drug screen (UA) and federal criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in food service, meal preparation, cafeteria operations, or camp kitchen settings.
• Food Manager Certification, Food Handler Permit, or willingness to obtain certification.
• Experience working with youth programs, schools, or summer camps.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand for extended periods throughout the day.
• Must have the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, reach, and stoop frequently.
• Must be able to work in a kitchen environment with exposure to heat and cooking equipment.

Working Environment

• Work is performed primarily in a kitchen and food preparation environment.
• May include occasional outdoor activities and participation in camp field trips.

Required Training

• Effectively Handling Harassment training
• Any position-related training as determined by supervisor

All Prairie Island Indian Community employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

The Prairie Island Indian Community Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance applies to this and all employment opportunities for the Community.

*See physical demand analysis for more detailed information.