Kitchen Assistant/ Dishwasher at Tomahwak Ranch

GENERAL PURPOSE: The Dishwasher/Kitchen Assistant is responsible for washing, drying, stacking, organizing and the putting away of kitchen dishes and overall cleanliness of the dish room. In addition, dishwashers will assist in kitchen and dining hall, as needed for meal service, meal prep, and cleanliness. A primary function of this, and every other job at the camp, is to ensure that each member, guest and visitor receives the highest caliber of service.

Pay Range: $18.00 - $20.00
Date : late May - early August (exact dates TBD)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES ***(Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job)
General Responsibilities:

• Provides dishwashing services for up to 310 persons, up to 3 meals a day, according to kitchen procedures.
• Maintains dish room, kitchen, dining hall sanitation & cleanliness and adheres to all proper food preparation according to state and local health department code requirements and departmental procedures.
• Responsible for organization, cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of the dishes, dish room and related machinery.
• Assist with the maintenance and housekeeping of the kitchen, dining hall, and bathrooms; sweep and clean floors, walls, ceilings, toilets, sinks, etc.
• Sort and remove trash. Clean garbage cans.
• Restock kitchen/dish supplies; notify management when running low on inventory.
• Washes hands frequently while working in the kitchen and in accordance with CDPHE health regulations.

Kitchen Assistant Duties:

• Regularly sanitizes kitchen prep/food surfaces & sinks throughout the day; assists in daily deep cleaning of specific areas, e.g., counters, ovens, stoves, fridges, etc.
• Keeps stock rooms, coolers, and freezers clean; Ensures that food supplies are rotated, and all perishables are labeled, dated, and stored properly, as directed.
• Assists with unloading, inspection, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies, as directed.
• Assists in inventory requests, as directed.
• Help unload deliveries and store supplies. Restock supplies throughout the kitchen and dining hall as needed.
• Participate in serving food and beverages, as directed.
• Prepare beverages before meals, as directed.
• Light prep cooking, as assigned: ensuring special food requirements for both campers and staff, e.g., food allergies, gluten free and vegetarian diets are managed with utmost importance for 100% accuracy.
• Ensures that CDPHE Food Regulations are being followed when assisting with food prep.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Reports any accidents or injuries to Cook/Chef, manager, or director.
• Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Consistently reports to work on time as scheduled.
• Responsible for timecard management.
• Interact with digital systems including WorkBright, Slack, and ADP.

PRIMARY CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Routinely display concern for an effective implementation of health, safety and emergency policies and procedures.
• Maintain high standards of health, sanitation, safety, and security to prevent accidents and to respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• Respects the confidential nature of all information pertaining to staff, volunteers, and girls.
• At all times, help to promote a positive image of camp.
• Demonstrate responsibility, accountability, and overall maturity of judgement.
• Work together and communicate appropriately with all staff and volunteers.
• Demonstrate a recognition and understanding of good customer service in all dealings and interactions as an employee of Girl Scouts of Colorado by maintaining constructive relationships with co-workers, girl members, parents, volunteers, and the community.
• Solves problems using standard procedures and precedents.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Understands when to refer issues to Prep/Line Cook, Chef/Cook, Kitchen Manager, or Director and when to handle them personally.
• Lives by the Girl Scout Promise and Law.

All other duties as assigned. 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Formal Training 

• Preferred high school diploma or GED (or working toward these).
• Preferred dishwashing experience.
• Must possess, or be willing to obtain, current SERV Safe Certification.
• Must possess, or be willing to obtain, current First Aid/CPR certification.

Experience

• Preferred experience in an industrial kitchen.
• A preferred basic understanding of meal preparation for those with restricted diets and/or food allergies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient understanding of sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Basic understanding of nutrition guidelines, food handling techniques, preparation (including safe preparation of food for those with restricted diets and allergies) and cooking procedures.
• Basic understanding of food allergies and food related diseases, and the ingredients that may cause the allergy/disease.
• Must understand and comply with food safety and temperature standards.
• Must understand safe use of common kitchen cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment.
• Must understand how to interpret SDS sheets.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work quickly and efficiently.
• Must be able to work well as part of a team.
• Must be able to work well under pressure.
• Ability to maintain personal cleanliness.

Additional Requirements

• Must be at least 15 years of age.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check acceptable to GSCO standards.
• Must be able to work non-traditional hours including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends.

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED 

• This position regularly works with commercial dishwashers and other cleaning equipment.
• This position occasionally works with standard kitchen equipment including, but not limited to: freezers, refrigerators, ovens, stove-tops, broilers, microwaves, blenders, mixers, slicers, food processors, and knives.
• Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment.
• Possible exposure to latex.
• Exposure to common kitchen cleaners.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

• Camps are at altitudes of 8,000-9,500 feet.
• Prolonged periods of standing and working in a kitchen.
• Exposure to extreme noise, heat, steam, and cold present in a kitchen environment.
• Must be able to regularly lift 5-10 pounds; with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds as required.
• Manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks.
• Ability to hear, listen, see, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, taste and smell, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, limb or balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must have interpersonal skills/behaviors (i.e. working with individuals with a range of moods & behaviors in a tactful, congenial personal manner, so as not to alienate, or antagonize them).

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Why work here

Working for the Girl Scouts of Colorado offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful
impact in the lives of girls across the state. By joining the organization, you become part of
a mission-driven team that empowers girls to build courage, confidence, and character
while making the world a better place. The work is both inspiring and rewarding, blending
community engagement, leadership development, and outdoor adventure in a supportive,
inclusive environment. Employees at Girl Scouts of Colorado enjoy a culture that values
collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, all while contributing to a powerful
movement that shapes the next generation of strong, capable leaders.