The Kitchen Helper will plan for and effectively oversee all food service needs and the associated duties and equipment. The Kitchen Helper will provide a safe and nurturing environment for campers and staff and will be actively involved and have a positive attitude about all camp activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Wash dishes, glasses and silverware by hand or machine.
• Sweep and mop kitchen and dining room.
• Take out trash from kitchen and dining room.
• Clean and wash trash cans at least every other day, daily if needed.
• Cut, peel and wash vegetables as needed.
• Wash posts and pans, as needed
• Mix juice, and serve juice, milk, and water.
• Help unload supply truck and put supplies away.
• Clean spillage in kitchen or dining room.
• Make sure dishwasher area is kept clean. Straighten counter and clean after each meal.
• Help in any area of kitchen or dining room as requested by the food service director.
• These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned and other duties may be assigned as required.

• Desire to work in a camp kitchen
• Ability to learn to do tasks as assigned
• Ability to accept supervision
• Ability to work well with others
• Must be able to use lift and unload food and supplies.
• Ability to use kitchen equipment safely.
• Ability to operate a dishwasher and determine the cleanliness of dishes.

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