Camp Dining Hall Attendant_NE-ALM_7113-Campt Department-Overnight

Camp Dining Hall Attendant_NE-ALM_7113-Campt Department-Overnight

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

Job Summary:

Assists in the preparation and serving of meals; coordinates the cleaning of the kitchen and dining area; maintains inventory.

Essential Functions:

Assists in preparing meals, beverages and snacks; washes and chops fruits and vegetables; assists in the preparation of special meals to include picnics, guest dinners, etc. Coordinates the timing of camper meals with the music leader. Assists in serving meals ensuring appropriate proportions are provided; provides meal counts to the Dining Hall Manager. Maintains inventory; ensure items are stocked and organized with supplies; advised the Dining Hall Manager of any needs. Coordinates the cleaning of the dining hall to include: sweeping, mopping, polishing and waxing the kitchen and dining room floors. Ensures the cleanliness of the tables, chairs, condiment holders, refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, coffee makers, stoves, and ovens. Maintains awareness of the dining area to ensure safety, fire and health policies and procedures are observed at all times; reports any deviation to the Dining Hall Manager. Coordinates the disposal of trash and recyclables.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of cleaning practices, methods, and techniques. Ability to assist in the preparation and presentation of meals. Ability to wash dishes and kitchen appliances. Ability to clean kitchen and dining area. Ability to build and maintain effective mentor relationships with children and youth. Ability to communicate effectively with campers and camp staff. Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to observe children and youth and ensure their safety. Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting.

Education and Experience

Six months experience working in a kitchen preferred,

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 observe children and youth and ensure their safety. Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting. Works is performed in a normal kitchen environment where there may be limited physical discomforts associated with working around hot stoves/ovens or cold freezers.

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