Kitchen Assistant_NE-AOK_711-Camp Department--Overnight

Job Summary
 

Assists cook with preparing and serving 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
 

Assists in the daily operations of the camp food service by assisting in the preparations of food as the menu indicates including washing and peeling, and store food and leftovers at proper temperatures.

Performs all duties in accordance with prescribed regulatory compliance guidelines as well as American Camp Association accreditation standards.

Cleans, cooks, and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.

Assists in food preparations and service of food during meals, providing cooking supplies and replenishing service line.

Serves food and beverages in a presentable manner; prepares plates for infants or persons requiring additional assistance.

Assists in the preparation and packaging of food for use outside the camp dining hall.

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.

Wears closed toe shoes, Shirts must have sleeves.

Assists cook in clean up after meal preparation and service.

Assists in routine sanitation of the kitchen and related equipment such as clean and maintain all food-preparation and storage areas.

Assists with the cleaning of all areas in the kitchen.

Sweeps and mop kitchen floor nightly.

Keeps refrigerator clean and orderly, keep stoves and ovens clean, and keep grill clean.

Keeps the daily log on refrigerator/freezer temperatures.

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.

Assists with food inventory as needed.

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.

Participates enthusiastically as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights and other all-camp activities and camp functions.

Keeps personal living quarters neat, clean and ready for inspection.

Be available to participate and assist with camp programs and activities as directed by the Camp Director.

Assists in coordinating and carrying-out arrangements for programs and special events.

Performs other duties as assigned.
 

Materials and Equipment
 

Stove Oven Refrigerators Freezers

Kitchen Utensils Blender Mixer Mop

Food Processor Broom

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of proper cooking methods and procedures.

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 an 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
 

One year experience cooking food for large groups preferred,

Or

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

Certifications
 

Certified in First aid and CPR
 

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
 

Some physical requirements of the Camp Kitchen Assistant position could be endurance including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate kitchen 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.
 

Statement of Purpose
 

This document provides descriptive information about the above Salvation Army position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. An individual’s ability to meet the qualifications and capabilities described in this document is not a guarantee of employment or promotion. The Salvation Army reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.

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