Job Details
Job Location
Camp Lakota - Frazier Park, CA
Position Type
Seasonal
Salary Range
$16.50 - $18.00 Hourly
Description
Position Information
Length of Work Assignment: June 2024-August 2024
Position Summary
To assist the Food Service Manager and Chef in preparing and serving nutritious meals while maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen and dishwashing area according to Health Department guidelines and regulations. Camp Lakota is a Girl Scout overnight camp that serves girls in grades 2-12. Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in routine sanitation of the kitchen, dining hall, and related equipment.
  • Wash all dishes, serving and preparation equipment, and utensils according to regulated washing methods and temperatures.
  • Clean, organize, and maintain all food-preparation and storage areas.
  • Reduce waste, reuse items, and recycle as indicated through the camp's procedures.
  • Collect and dispose trash in kitchen and dining hall areas following camp's procedures.
• Assist in the daily operations of the camp food service.
  • Assist in the preparation of food as directed by the Food Service Director and Chef.
  • Set up food, supplies, and utensils for dining hall distribution.
  • Ensure that all food and leftovers are stored at proper temperature.
• Assist in the preparation and packaging of food for use outside the camp dining hall.
  • Work with chef and other staff in reviewing pack-out requests to ensure adequate and accurate amounts and variety.
  • Prepare and store pack-out food according to camp and health code procedures.
  • Advise staff on equipment and any preparation materials needed for identified menu choices.
• Other duties as assigned.

GSGLA Lakota Overnight Camp
The Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles Camp Lakota is a state of the art, recently updated residential camp. Located just 90 miles from downtown Los Angeles, this premier camp site will host a full summer camp season. The camp will focus on providing a stand-out girl-led experience for campers of all ages and communities across our 6,272 square mile footprint. The camp offers a variety of specialty activities including a high ropes challenge course, horseback riding, swimming, and archery.
Council Overview
Established in Los Angeles in 1922, Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles ("GSGLA"), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, serves 33,000 girls in partnership with nearly 16,000 adult members and volunteers throughout the communities of Los Angeles County, and parts of Kern and San Bernardino Counties. GSGLA is the largest girl-serving nonprofit agency in Los Angeles, with programs in entrepreneurship, life skills, outdoor, and STE(A)M, building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
GSGLA Values
Our core values represent how we behave on a day-to-day basis. These values are the specific behaviors that are expected, encouraged, and rewarded within our GSGLA culture.

• INTEGRITY: We do what we say we are going to do. We strive for our highest quality work and commit to doing what's right even when it's difficult.
• CLARITY OF PURPOSE: We commit to and stay focused on the goals and priorities of GSGLA and hold ourselves responsible for keeping the girl at the center of everything we do.
• ACCOUNTABILITY: We accept personal responsibility for our work, and we hold others accountable. We can be relied upon and can rely on others. We commit to mutual understanding and mutual problem solving and embrace the necessary tough conversations.
• RESPECT: We practice respect by caring for the worth of ourselves, others, the environment, property, and policies. We listen well and honor diversity in ideas without judgements.

Qualifications
Qualifications (Minimum Education and Experience)

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Completion of high school or equivalent.
• Must have or be able to obtain Kern County approved ServSafe Certificate prior to first day of work.
• Demonstrated experience with food prep and general kitchen experience preferred.
• Must be able to obtain or become certified in First Aid/CPR prior to first day of work.
• Work effectively in a team setting and in close proximity to others.
• Must be committed to work the entire camp season and attend all pre-camp trainings.
• Ability to live onsite for the duration of the camp season.

Additional Organizational Requirements

• Subscribe to the principles of the Girl Scout Movement.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic, integrity and honesty in all professional situations.
• Possess a positive attitude with strong work ethic, integrity. honesty, and sense of humor.
• Must be flexible, adaptable and willing to thrive in an ever changing/fast-paced environment
• Develop and maintain sensitivity to employee diversity in the workplace.
• Behave in ways that demonstrate respectful treatment of other employees, volunteers and girls.
• Practice pluralism and be inclusive with the services provided.
• Compliance with State-mandated reporter requirements is an essential function of this position.
• Attend GSGLA signature events and certain other activities/events (including cookie cupboards, etc.) as assigned.
• Abide by a duty of loyalty to GSGLA and give preference to the business and mission of GSGLA over that of other organizations and your own business interests.

Physical Requirements

• The incumbent must be able to perform this job safely, without endangering the health or safety of him/herself or others.
• Communicates and works with all ages and skill levels and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff.
• Observes camper and staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
• Needs to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
• Constantly responds appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.
• Frequently moves luggage, tables, chairs, and program equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Needs to traverse and move several miles daily, at various grades, elevations, and on uneven terrain.
• Possess endurance including prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching.
• Needs to sustain activity at 6,000 feet (1830 meters) in elevation.
• May lift to 50 lbs. periodically. If more, the incumbent must request assistance.
• Must be able to live in a rustic camp setting and work flexible hours.
• Operate with daily exposure to various weather conditions and animals such as bugs, snakes, bats, raccoons, and other wilderness animals common to the area.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access & Advocacy Statement
Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles is committed to building a diverse staff that reflects the communities we work alongside, and we value equity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from individuals in all groups and communities, different walks of life, and those belonging to communities historically excluded. As an organization committed to making the world a better place, it is essential that we incorporate a diverse, equitable and inclusive lens into all aspects of our work. We encourage applicants with a global perspective and a commitment to values around diversity, equity, and inclusion to apply.
Vaccination Policy
Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to certain exemptions as required by law. New hires working at Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles must be fully vaccinated upon hire. Please contact the People & Culture Department for a copy of the vaccination policy.
The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.