Summer Camp Cook

Meal Preparation For Summer Camp

To prepare and serve meals for summer camp staff and participants. This is a seasonal position (Mid-May thru Early August).

Job Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain Sanitation license (Knowledge of safety procedures, including safe temperatures at which ingredients must be kept and to which food must be prepared to avoid foodborne illness)
• Ability to lift 25lbs or more with assistance
• Ability to work as part of a team and able to work independently
• Interpersonal skills to interact with volunteers, other staff and children ages 5-18
• Calm demeanor to work in a Christian environment around children
• Comprehension and organization to follow directions and safety protocols
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to handle tools, such as knife techniques for chopping, slicing, cutting and dicing
• Ability to stand for a few hours (breaks are great here!)
• Ability to use a meat slicer, convection ovens, flat top grill, outdoor grill, dish machine and various other commercial kitchen equipment and tools safely

Brief Description of Job Duties:

• Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing, mixing & cooking instructions
• Bake, grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry and other foods
• Prepare foods according to USDA guidelines as required by the Summer Food Service Program
• Check in and serve children, staff & volunteers indoors and outdoors
• Maintain a clean and safe work & dining area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes
• Handle, store, label ingredients and food following FIFO and government regulations
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
• Follow all government guidelines regarding COVID-19