Camp Housekeeper_E-ALM_711-Camp Department--Overnight

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a temporary job opening for a Camp Housekeeper for Camp Hidden Lake in Lexington, Mississippi.

Job Summary:

Performs a variety of housekeeping duties for camp buildings, including cabins, hotel, guest quarters, etc.; cleans all living areas; empties trash, dusts and vacuums, makes beds, and distributes linens; ensures the neatness and cleanliness of the facilities on a daily basis and “move-in” ready condition for guests; plans, prepares, cooks, and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules; ensures all meals are prepared and served in a safe and presentable manner; cleans kitchen facilities, equipment, and appliances; maintains inventory of kitchen supplies and food in a neat and orderly manner.

Essential Functions:

Cleans kitchen and dining area where they exist in the camp housing; washes dishes; cleans and defrosts refrigerator; cleans stoves and ovens. Cleans rooms of all camp housing facilities; collects, washes, folds, stores, and distributes linens; ensures the accountability of linens. Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms; cleans sinks and toilets, polishes mirrors, and replenishes supplies. Sweeps, vacuums, mops and waxes floors; sweeps sidewalks. Cleans windows; dusts and polishes furniture and fixtures. Plans menus and purchases food and supplies necessary for the preparation and serving of nutritional meals. Cleans, cooks, and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods. Ensures that enough food is prepared based on the number of people to be served and that food is prepared in a timely manner as scheduled. Serves food and beverages in a presentable manner; prepares plates for infants or persons requiring additional assistance. Sets tables with plates, napkins and utensils or sets up buffet line for self-service. Cleans tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils, and kitchen appliances. Stores, refrigerates, and freezes foods in a safe and economical manner; monitors expiration dates on all foods ensuring proper disposal of food with expired dates. Prepares snacks and prepares plates of food for people eating after normal serving hours. Maintains a high degree of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room; ensures that all meals are prepared in a safe manner; ensures all kitchen personnel practice proper personal hygiene. Maintains proper supply and orderliness of kitchen stock inventory in order to meet the needs of the kitchen; orders, receives, and processes food purchases; verifies that invoices are accurate and submits for further processing. Empties trash cans regularly; collects trash from grounds. Assists in monitoring light fixtures to ensure all light bulbs are in working order; replaces light bulbs as necessary.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of meal planning techniques. Knowledge of acceptable food storage and cleaning techniques. Ability to cook nutritional, tasteful, and safe food for large groups in a timely manner. Ability to properly clean kitchen appliances and utensils. Ability to order food and kitchen supplies in a economical manner and to maintain an adequate level of inventory. Ability to clean, including vacuuming, dusting, washing down all areas of camp living facilities. Ability to wash and fold laundry. Ability to carry trash bags containing trash. Ability to perform general maintenance and cleaning activities for buildings and grounds.

Ability to follow instructions and work independently.

Education and Experience

No formal education or experience required,

one year experience cooking meals for large groups and six months experience performing general housekeeping duties,

or

any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications

None.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to cook, taste, and smell food. Ability to exert the physical energy required to performing housekeeping and minor maintenance work. Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and climbing.

Additional Information

Camp Staff Orientation will be held 06/14/2024 – 06/16/2024 and participation is required.

The 2023 Summer Camp program will be held 06/17/2024 – 07/20/2024.

If you are unable to work the entire program session, please let us know on your application.

Compensation: $200/week

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

To apply, please select the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.

Application Submittal Period: January 1, 2024- May 16, 2024. Hire as we go.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled