Camp Cook Burkesville KY

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith based organization, has a temporary job opening for a Camp Cook for Camp Paradise Valley located in Burkesville, KY.

Job Summary

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; assigns, instructs and monitors work of Camp Kitchen Assistant.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of current health and safety laws and practices is essential.  Knowledge of and experience in preparation of special dietary foods including vegetarian foods.  Knowledge of proper cooking methods and procedures.  Knowledge of meal planning techniques.  Knowledge of acceptable food storage and cleaning techniques.  Ability to assign, instruct, train, and monitor the work of other kitchen staff.  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 communicate and work with groups participating (age and skill levels) and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff.    Ability to observe camper and staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.  Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.   Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid; Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.  Ability to meet attendance requirements.  Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.  Ability to cook, taste, and smell food.

Education and Experience

Three years’ experience cooking food for large groups with some experience coordinating the work of other kitchen staff preferred  OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications

CPR and First Aid Certification

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Some physical requirements of the Camp Cook position could be endurance including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate cooking equipment and activities are required.  Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility available.  Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying environmental conditions.

Additional Information

Application Submittal Period: 9/29/2022 – 10/18/2022

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.
 

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

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Interested candidates should apply to: WWW.SalvationArmycareers.org

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