What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Cook-Wesley Woods Camp and Retreat Center position at Iowa United Methodist Conference Center?

This is a seasonal position running from the end of May-mid August

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Camp Cook	Reports To: Group Camping Manager
Department: Camping	FLSA Status:Seasonal
Location: Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat Center	Approved By:
Direct Reports: part-time and seasonal kitchen staff	Effective Date: March 15, 2026

Position Overview:

Prepare/cook meals, clean up, and related duties, to ensure camp and retreat guests experience quality food and Christian hospitality within the dining hall and throughout the food service program at Wesley Woods Camp and Retreat Center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Food Service Prep, cook and carry out menus as scheduled. Maintain timeline for delivery of all meals and services. Food preparation, serving, and clean up kitchen, service lines/machines, and /dishes as scheduled, with special attention given to allergies and dietary needs. Delivery of hospitality gifts or snacks as scheduled around the camp. Maintain controls related to portion, and inventory as defined within your shift. Maintain lists of items running low and projected needs to fulfill upcoming menus. Secure food after each meal according to Serve Safe standards. Provide training, delegation, and supervision for staff assigned to the kitchen. Retreat Season: provide electronic communication for the Group Camping Manager/copy the Site Director to communicate: actual meal counts for billing, maintenance needs within the kitchen/dining hall, grocery needs, and any other relevant information requested. Assist with food ordering and inventory as assigned.	70%
Facilities Maintain standards for food handling and sanitation in the kitchen and adjoining storage areas (dry storage, freezer, walk-in, pack out.) Sweep & mop as scheduled or assigned. If working with support team members, assign task and check to ensure task is completed to standards. Check dining hall bathrooms before and after each meal; quick clean as necessary and deep clean and mop as assigned or delegate to a support team member and ensure the task is completed to standards. Wash and fold laundry during every shift or delegate to a support team member and ensure the task is completed to standards. Ensure trash and recycling are removed from the kitchen and dining rooms after each meal, and placed in the dumpster. Deliver basic supplies for general hospitality (ie: coffee, paper towels, etc.) to cabins as assigned by the Group Camping Manager.	20%
General Camp Duties Extend Christian hospitality and welcome to guests, campers, and staff. Respond to guest needs in a timely manner. Communicate observed maintenance, repair, and or risks to the property manager Other duties as assigned.	5%
May perform other duties as assigned.	5%
TOTAL =	100%

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Cooking, sanitation, time management, communication skills

Ability to work with all types of people and to be sensitive to essential dietary needs and preferences.

Group cooking

Flexibility/adaptability

High physical engagement including standing for long periods of time, and lifting up to 50 obs.

Education/Experience:

Cooking for groups with a preference for nutritional meals for summer campers and healthy, adult options for retreat season.

Licensing/Certifications/Other Requirements:

Current Food Manager Certificate

Possess or is willing to obtain certifications in CPR/First Aid, Food Handler/Serve Safe

Annual State and Federal Background Checks

Competencies:

Time management

Ability to relate to a diverse group of people with sensitivity to cultural and ethnic food preferences

Ability to take initiative and self-manage

Ability to communicate with, supervise, and respectfully work with diverse audiences of all ages.

Possession of a valid Iowa driver’s license or ability to obtain one.

Demonstrate ability to work individually and within a team.

Proficiency in Microsoft products – Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.

Guiding Principles:

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Hospitality

Communication

Collaboration

Ethics/Integrity

Relationship Building

Results

Accountability/Dependability

Connectional Thinking

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What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Cook-Wesley Woods Camp and Retreat Center position at Iowa United Methodist Conference Center?

This is a seasonal position running from the end of May-mid August

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