Summer Camp Kitchen Staff

The JCC Rainbow Day Camp and the Daniel M. Soref Education and Retreat Center, located in Fredonia, WI, are currently seeking support staff for our kitchen and dining hall. The job includes preparing and serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as snacks throughout the day/evening. Rental groups are on site Sunday-Friday and meal hours change each week depending on the schedule of the group. Part of the job also includes dishwashing, baking, cooking, as well as setting up and breaking down the dining hall. This position can be either part-time or full-time. 

The Albert and Ann Deshur JCC Rainbow Day Camp is an inclusive summer camp, guided by Jewish values, for children and teens that fosters personal development, friendship, and community. Led by experienced and nurturing staff on over one hundred picturesque acres, campers safely play and learn through a variety of enriching activities and innovative programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in training during kitchen orientation.
• Assist in meal preparation (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks).
• Learn and know how to use the kitchen equipment (oven, stove, warmers etc.).
• Be able to organize and manage the food service process so campers and staff are fed on time and in correlation with camp programming.
• Assist with dispensing and serving the meals.
• Responsible for cleaning dishware, silverware, and cooking equipment during and after each meal.
• Make sure all equipment is clean, stored, and ready for the next meal preparation.
• Understand food storage procedures to ensure health and safety. 
• Assist with maintenance of kitchen inventory.
• Possess a commitment to safe food handling procedures.
• Assist in the dining hall set up and clean up before and after each meal.
• Provide customer service for all retreat guests.
• Understand and implement appropriate accommodations for all food allergies. 
• Additional responsibility, tasks, or assignments as deemed necessary by supervisor or camp director.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements (KSAs)

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
• Ability to appropriately respond to emergency situations.
• Must be able to lift or move up to 45lbs without assistance as needed.
• Ability to manage long hours of work. 
• Communicate effectively with various populations.

What do we offer?

Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC offers a challenging, dynamic, multicultural work environment with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Uniquely JCC Benefits

• JCC Membership: Every active staff member receives full JCC membership at no cost, which includes member access to our state-of-the-art fitness and aquatics facility in Whitefish Bay. 
• JCC Program Discounts: Employees receive significant discounts on virtually all programs offered at the JCC and are actively encouraged to participate in our early education, wellness, camping, cultural, and enrichment programs.

The JCC is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call (414) 964-4444 or contact us at hr@jccmilwaukee.org