Summer 2027 Assistant Camp Cook - James River

Job Description

Job Description

Purpose of the Role:

This position provides the responsibility of on-site camp facility Assistant Cook to maintain a clean, attractive and safe environment for all users of Farmers Union Camp. Associated duties will include assisting the Head Cook with preparing food and maintaining inventories and required record keeping. North Dakota Farmers Union requires the Assistant Cook to maintain acceptable levels of neatness and cleanliness of self and kitchen environment. This position will be a good ambassador for the Farmers Unions educational program at all times.

This is a seasonal position with North Dakota Farmers Union and is available during operating months, and weeks leading up to operation and following operation completion. Working conditions include but are not limited to: occasional travel, strict seasonal schedule; day, evening and weekend work. Housing and some meals are included onsite. There is also an opportunity for ad-hoc work throughout the year for special events and training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a sanitary and safe environment for food handling, serving, and storing
• Prepare appropriate food quantities as directed by Head Cook
• Occasionally prepare meals for special dietary needs and food allergies
• Minimize waste on food, supplies and equipment
• Assist kitchen crews; including campers with clean-up
• Identify health, fire and safety hazards; inform Head Cook and act on hazards immediately
• Keep all equipment clean and in good working condition, properly stored and used only for the intended purposes
• Maintain the kitchen area by keeping all surfaces (walls, counters, equipment and floors) sanitized and free of clutter
• Practice energy conservation for the camp kitchen
• Establish good relations with all youth members, staff and vendors associated with camp and promote the youth program whenever appropriate
• Ensure security, integrity and confidentiality of data and information
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Possess effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to follow orders effectively in a timely manner
• Work with all skill types and levels of personnel and members

Educational Requirements:

• The Assistant Cook shall have a high school diploma or equivalent
• The Assistant Cook is required to obtain CPR and First Aid certification and will be reimbursed for training expenses
• The Assistant Cook must have a safe food handlers certificate from ServSafe and will be reimbursed for training expenses