Camp Kitchen Assistant

This position is responsible for: Assists cook with preparing and serving nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules; ensures all meals are prepared and served in a safe and presentable manner; cleans kitchen facilities, equipment, and appliances; maintains inventory of kitchen supplies and food in a neat and orderly manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists in the daily operations of the camp food service by assisting in the preparation of food as the menu indicates, including washing and peeling, and stores food and leftovers at proper temperatures.
• Performs all duties in accordance with prescribed regulatory compliance guidelines as well as American Camp Association accreditation standards.
• Cleans, cooks, and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.
• Assists with food preparation and serves food during meals, providing cooking supplies and replenishing the service line.
• Serves food and beverages in a presentable manner; prepares plates for infants or persons requiring additional assistance.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to cook, taste, and smell food. Some physical requirements of the Camp Kitchen Assistant position include endurance, including climbing, standing, bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity are required to manipulate kitchen equipment and perform kitchen activities. Requires a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility available. Operate with daily exposure to the sun, heat, and varying environmental conditions.

Why Work for Us:

Since 1907, The Salvation Army has been operating camp programs across the southeast region of the United States. Today, The Salvation Army has eight camps in the South and over 40 across the country. Working at a Salvation Army camp isn’t like other summer jobs. You will earn an income, you will receive invaluable job experience, and you will make friendships that will last you a lifetime – but, unlike most other summer jobs, you will also powerfully impact the life of a child or teen for the better. At Salvation Army camps, disadvantaged kids (in particular) have three square meals a day, have an opportunity to further develop social skills, learn creation care, feel valued, and encounter God’s love. You will never regret saying “yes” to camp this summer. Apply for a Salvation Army camp and be part of something bigger than yourself: making lives better in Jesus’ name.

Additional Information:

• Camp Staff Orientation will be held June 8 – 14, 2026, and participation is required. The 2026 summer Camp program session will be held June 15 - July 25, 2026. If you are unable to work the entire session, please let us know on your application.
• All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
• To apply, please select the “Apply Now” icon indicated on the job posting.

• One year experience cooking food for large groups preferred, or
• any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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