Food Service Staff

JOB TITLE: Food Service Staff

SUPERVISOR: Camp Director

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt, Seasonal

SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Food Service Staff assists in the preparation of all meals, including setting up the breakfast and/or salad bars, and plating meal components. They also clean dishes, assist in cleaning the kitchen, and prepare the dining hall for each meal, in accordance with all ACA and Iowa Public Health safety requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Assists in preparation of all meals.
• Assists with preparation of special diet foods, taking measures to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
• Ensures kitchen is in accordance with ACA and Iowa Health Department standards.
• Maintains proper cleaning and storage of all dishes.
• Cleans the kitchen bathroom.
• Assists in properly putting away food deliveries, ensuring first-in-first-out rotation of products, and maintaining organization.
• Assists in opening and closing the kitchen during summer season.
• Assists campers with the set up for each meal.
• Assists in setting up and filling the breakfast and/or salad bar.
• Participates in camp-wide activities including campfire programs, flag ceremonies, workshops, and evening programs as available.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Member of GSUSA or willingness to become so.
• Belief in the mission of GSUSA and GSGI.
• Certified or ability to become certified in CPR/First Aid.
• Certified or ability to become certified in ServSafe food handler course.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of the kitchen and equipment needed for cooking.
• Familiar with food preparation.
  
  
  

Essential Functions

• Able to walk and stand for long periods of time on trails and walkways.
• Able to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, supplies, and products.
• Able to work effectively with a wide diversity of staff, volunteers, and girl members.
• Able to live in a space with others and eat meals in a large, noisy environment.
  
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The work week is generally Sunday-Friday with some required Saturdays. Shifts will include up to two meals.
• Workday is predicated by kitchen daily schedule.
• Requested time-off and schedule changes will be coordinated with the Camp Director.
• Extreme weather and temperatures may be encountered daily.
• This is an hourly position, not to exceed 40 hours per week without prior approval from the Camp Director.