Kitchen Assistant

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Position Overview:

Our Camp Juniper Knoll overnight camp is a place where energetic and passionate staff come together to provide a safe and positive learning environment for girls ages 5-17.

The Kitchen Assistant supports the Food Service Manager and Cook with meal preparation, service, sanitation, and daily kitchen operations. This role helps maintain a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen and dining environment for campers and staff.

For more information about the seasonal camp schedule and what to expect when working at camp, please visit Summer Camp Employment.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay: $100 a day ($15 an hour if commuting)

• Included room and board for staff 18 if living on-site

• ServSafe Handler, First Aid and CPR certifications

• Access to GSGCNWI Employee Assistance Program

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with meal preparation, service, and timely food delivery under the direction of the Cook or Food Service Manager.

• Wash, sanitize, dry, and store dishes, utensils, cookware, and food-service equipment.

• Clean and sanitize food-preparation, serving, kitchen, and dining areas according to established schedules.

• Assist with receiving, inspecting, and properly storing food and supplies.

• Support compliance with GSGCNWI standards and applicable state and local food-safety and sanitation requirements.

• Assist with kitchen and dining hall opening and closing, inventory, cleaning, and safe storage.

• Maintain drinking-water stations and support dining-room setup as needed.

• Participate in staff training, follow council policies and camp procedures, and support other camp operations as assigned.

Experience, Skills, and Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years old if living on-site or 16 years old if commuting.

• Current ServSafe Food Handler certification or equivalent; training is provided by GSGCNWI.

• Ability to work for extended periods while standing and to safely lift/carry up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to work indoors and outdoors, navigate camp terrain, and respond appropriately in emergency situations.

• First Aid, CPR, and Mandated Reporter training required by the first day of camp; training is provided by GSGCNWI.

Preferred

• Previous food-service experience.

• Knowledge of food preparation, serving, kitchen procedures, and applicable camp food-service standards.

Work Environment:
Candidates should be willing to work in an indoor and outdoor camp setting, which includes working irregular hours with limited or simple equipment, rustic facilities, wildlife and insects; limited technology while at camp, and exposure to sun, rain, and other weather conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.