What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Services Assistant (Part-Time) position at Flying Horse Farms?
Description:
Food Services Assistants provide essential support in the kitchen and dining hall at Flying Horse Farms. They help ensure campers, staff, and volunteers receive safe, nutritious, and delicious meals by completing dishwashing, cleaning, and food preparation tasks. This is an hourly, entry-level position ideal for high school students or individuals seeking seasonal kitchen experience.
Responsibilities:
- Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment following all food safety standards
- Clean and sanitize kitchen and dining hall areas throughout shifts
- Assist with basic food preparation under supervision (washing, chopping, portioning)
- Stock supplies and assist with unloading deliveries as directed
- Support Food Services staff in meal service to campers and staff
- Follow all camp and food safety policies and procedures
- Work collaboratively and take direction from Shift Managers and the Food Services Manager
Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- No prior experience required; training provided
- Ability to follow directions and work effectively in a team environment
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and camp sessions
Expectations & Requirements for all Flying Horse Farms Staff:
We live our Values. We are each responsible for knowing our values and nurturing our culture:
- We are All In. We demonstrate a willingness to do what it takes to get the job done, we are supportive and loyal, show up present and ready and we are passionate about "Campers First."
- We have an Attitude of Optimism. We find what is working and make more of that happen, demonstrate adaptability within ambiguity, spread joy and hope and ensure everyone we interact with feels "Welcomed Home."
- We are Trustworthy. We are consistent, dependable, steady, truthful and operate with transparency, take ownership for our work and "See the Best" in others.
- We Take Initiative. We are driven, work towards goals with fortitude, pay attention to details and find innovative solutions with "Fearless is Free" attitudes. merican Camp Association.