Cook/Kitchen Staff

The Cook position must be a multi-talented individual with a strong desire to assist in the overall food-service operation including preparation, meal-service, and sanitation. Applicant must provide nutritious, well-prepared meals and snacks for all campers, staff and guests both on-site and for packed lunches. Applicant should have a passion for conservation and enjoy working with teens. Applicant is responsible for ensuring students have a safe, healthy, and filling dining experience.

Special Benefits

Free housing in our modern OCEAN VIEW accommodations, meals, and uniforms provided during the summer program, valued at an additional $2000.00. Based on the completion and success of the job duties, an end of season bonus will be available. On-site training on our specific expectations, policies, and procedures will be provided.

Requirements

Requirements:

• At least 19 years of age
• Knowledge of and experience in food service
• Knowledge of standards of food preparation and serving, storage of food, and kitchen procedures
• Willing to work long hours while maintaining energy and stamina
• Strong communication, decision making, logistical, and organizational skills
• Enjoy working with campers in residential camp setting
• No conflicting summer commitments including travel, work, or other leave of absence
• Able to pass a government background check
• Cell phone

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the camp’s food service
  • Prepare nutritionally balanced meals, snacks and pack-out foods
  • Prepare and serve meals and snacks in a safe, efficient, and timely manner
  • Prepare and cook food as the menu indicates; utilizing boiling, broiling, steaming or roasting of meat, poultry, vegetables, salads, soups and gravies
  • Prepare food: including, washing, peeling and chopping
  • Bake breads, muffins, and dessert items
  • Ability to maintain proper food temperatures and assess condition of food
  • Set up food, supplies and utensils for dining hall distribution
• Assist with inventory management
  • Effectively manage inventory of food supply and kitchen equipment
  • Report any needed repairs to equipment in a timely manner
  • Communicate changes in inventory to Food Service Manager
  • Maintain routine sanitation and upkeep of the kitchen, equipment and facilities
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and safety
  • Clean, sanitize and maintain all food preparation equipment, kitchen floors and food storage areas
  • Wash, dry, and fold all kitchen laundry (towels, aprons, etc.)
  • Wash all utensils, pots and pans, prep and dining hall dishes
  • Reduce waste, reuse items and recycle as much as possible
  • Adhere to all established health code regulations
• Work as a member of the camp staff team
  • Maintain effective communication with administrative camp staff
  • Attend staff orientation sessions as required
  • Follow camp schedule and remain flexible to any changes that may arise
  • Assist other staff working in the kitchen
• Get to know campers and make them feel welcome, included, and accepted
• Follow proper Accident Protocol when necessary
• Be knowledgeable about Surf Camp, Inc. as a company
• Assist daily setup and breakdown responsibilities
• Serve as a positive role model for youth

Why work here

Surf Camp, Inc. is a leader in the growing world of learn-to-surf and marine science adventure camps. Its brand symbolizes a long-standing commitment to technical instruction expertise and ocean safety awareness which is evident in their three main core values: “Safety, Learning, and Fun!” They develop and conduct a diversified mix of summer camps for kids and teens, as well as adult travel adventure programs.