What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Dining Hall Supervisor (Seasonal) position at The Salvation Army of Memphis & the Mid-South?
Job Description
Posted Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Location: Burkesville, KY
About this opportunity: (Seasonal)
Plans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates the day-to-day operations of the camp dining hall; ensures the dining hall operates in compliance with health standards and regulations; supervises, schedules, evaluates, and participates in the work of dining hall personnel including the Camp Dining Room Attendants, Camp Dishwashers and Camp Kitchen Assistants.
Key Responsibilities
Plans, schedules, assigns, and supervises the work of dining hall attendants, dishwasher and kitchen assistant; trains and instructs employees in the proper methods and procedures; monitors work in progress and upon completion to ensure quality standards and health regulations are enforced.
Must follow all Site and Food Service Accreditation Standards set forth by the American Camp Association.
Maintain personal hygiene according to health regulations (i.e. washing of hands, hair put back, closed-toed shoes, etc.).
Maintains and follows all health regulations as to cleanliness of dining room and kitchen.
Rotates assignments of Camp Dining Room Attendants (i.e. serving line, head table, restrooms, mopping, etc.).
Be responsible to make sure all tables have all necessary items for each meal (i.e. silverware, napkins, glasses, etc.).
Ensures all Camp Dining Room Attendants, Camp Dishwashers and Camp Kitchen Assistant report for duty on time.
Assigns Camp Dining Room Attendants to pre-meal setup duties, serving line and after meal clean up.
Ensures all Camp Dining Room Attendants are ready to serve 10 minutes before each meal, and that they wear hair nets, aprons and gloves.
Ensures the milk is rotated, put out and placed back in refrigerator in a timely manner to insure freshness and to monitor milk as per USDA requirements.
Check to be sure all clean-up is done properly before dismissing Camp Dining Room Attendants and Camp Dishwashers.
Oversees the maintenance and sanitation of the dining room equipment and furnishings.
Oversees the cleanliness of tables, benches, floors and ascertaining that everything is in readiness for the following meal.
Oversees the cleaning and maintaining of the restroom facilities within the dining area.
Inspecting the cleanliness of all dishes and silverware.
Sets up an adequate area for the disposal of trays, silverware, trash, glasses and recycling.
Maintains stock, clean and prepare beverages as needed in the dining room.
Inventory and refill any materials needed in the operation of the dining room.
Reports to dining Hall 45 minutes prior to scheduled meal time.
Prepares and maintains statistical records of meals serviced and donations received.
Monitors kitchen and dining areas to ensure continued compliance with safety and sanitary regulations.
Ensures that enough food is prepared based on the number of campers to be served and that food is prepared in a timely manner as scheduled.
Serves food and beverages in a presentable manner; prepares plates for persons requiring additional assistance.
Ensures that wash water temperatures in mechanical dishwasher is at least 100 degrees F and rinse water temperature is at least 180 degrees F.
Ensures that kitchen facilities use only clean and sanitized utensils and equipment during food preparation.
Ensures cleaning and sanitizing of food contact surfaces after each use.
Ensures the time that potentially hazardous foods remain in the temperature danger zone of 40 degrees F to 140 degrees F is minimized.
Ensures that all garbage containers in kitchen and dining areas are securely covered and tied when not in use.
Ensures that initial water temperature for hand washed dishes is at least 100 degrees F and a second rinse process is used with an approved chemical sanitize.
Ensures that all dishes and food services utensils are air dried and protected from dust and contamination between uses.
Participates enthusiastically as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
Sits with camper tables during meals and serve as a table monitor when needed.
Keeps personal living quarters neat, clean and ready for inspection.
Be available to participate and assist with camp programs and activities as directed by the Camp Director.
Performs other duties as assigned.
What We Are Looking For In You
any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
Some physical requirements of the Camp Dining Hall Supervisor position could be endurance including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate dining hall equipment and activities are required. Requires 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 and heat and varying environmental conditions.
Why work for us?
The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.
Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…
All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
To apply, click on the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.
We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!
Job Details
Job Family KT-EXEMPT
Job Function Camp
Pay Type Salary
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1881 Salvation Army Camp Rd, Burkesville, KY 42717, USA
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Posted Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Location: Burkesville, KY
About this opportunity: (Seasonal)
Plans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates the day-to-day operations of the camp dining hall; ensures the dining hall operates in compliance with health standards and regulations; supervises, schedules, evaluates, and participates in the work of dining hall personnel including the Camp Dining Room Attendants, Camp Dishwashers and Camp Kitchen Assistants.
Key Responsibilities
Plans, schedules, assigns, and supervises the work of dining hall attendants, dishwasher and kitchen assistant; trains and instructs employees in the proper methods and procedures; monitors work in progress and upon completion to ensure quality standards and health regulations are enforced.
Must follow all Site and Food Service Accreditation Standards set forth by the American Camp Association.
Maintain personal hygiene according to health regulations (i.e. washing of hands, hair put back, closed-toed shoes, etc.).
Maintains and follows all health regulations as to cleanliness of dining room and kitchen.
Rotates assignments of Camp Dining Room Attendants (i.e. serving line, head table, restrooms, mopping, etc.).
Be responsible to make sure all tables have all necessary items for each meal (i.e. silverware, napkins, glasses, etc.).
Ensures all Camp Dining Room Attendants, Camp Dishwashers and Camp Kitchen Assistant report for duty on time.
Assigns Camp Dining Room Attendants to pre-meal setup duties, serving line and after meal clean up.
Ensures all Camp Dining Room Attendants are ready to serve 10 minutes before each meal, and that they wear hair nets, aprons and gloves.
Ensures the milk is rotated, put out and placed back in refrigerator in a timely manner to insure freshness and to monitor milk as per USDA requirements.
Check to be sure all clean-up is done properly before dismissing Camp Dining Room Attendants and Camp Dishwashers.
Oversees the maintenance and sanitation of the dining room equipment and furnishings.
Oversees the cleanliness of tables, benches, floors and ascertaining that everything is in readiness for the following meal.
Oversees the cleaning and maintaining of the restroom facilities within the dining area.
Inspecting the cleanliness of all dishes and silverware.
Sets up an adequate area for the disposal of trays, silverware, trash, glasses and recycling.
Maintains stock, clean and prepare beverages as needed in the dining room.
Inventory and refill any materials needed in the operation of the dining room.
Reports to dining Hall 45 minutes prior to scheduled meal time.
Prepares and maintains statistical records of meals serviced and donations received.
Monitors kitchen and dining areas to ensure continued compliance with safety and sanitary regulations.
Ensures that enough food is prepared based on the number of campers to be served and that food is prepared in a timely manner as scheduled.
Serves food and beverages in a presentable manner; prepares plates for persons requiring additional assistance.
Ensures that wash water temperatures in mechanical dishwasher is at least 100 degrees F and rinse water temperature is at least 180 degrees F.
Ensures that kitchen facilities use only clean and sanitized utensils and equipment during food preparation.
Ensures cleaning and sanitizing of food contact surfaces after each use.
Ensures the time that potentially hazardous foods remain in the temperature danger zone of 40 degrees F to 140 degrees F is minimized.
Ensures that all garbage containers in kitchen and dining areas are securely covered and tied when not in use.
Ensures that initial water temperature for hand washed dishes is at least 100 degrees F and a second rinse process is used with an approved chemical sanitize.
Ensures that all dishes and food services utensils are air dried and protected from dust and contamination between uses.
Participates enthusiastically as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
Sits with camper tables during meals and serve as a table monitor when needed.
Keeps personal living quarters neat, clean and ready for inspection.
Be available to participate and assist with camp programs and activities as directed by the Camp Director.
Performs other duties as assigned.
What We Are Looking For In You
- Two years progressively responsible experience in food service management with at least six months experience in a supervisory capacity preferred,
any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
Some physical requirements of the Camp Dining Hall Supervisor position could be endurance including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate dining hall equipment and activities are required. Requires 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 and heat and varying environmental conditions.
Why work for us?
The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.
Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…
- Passionate
- Compassionate
- Uplifting
- Brave
- Trustworthy
All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
To apply, click on the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.
We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!
Job Details
Job Family KT-EXEMPT
Job Function Camp
Pay Type Salary
Scan this QR code and apply!
Download
1881 Salvation Army Camp Rd, Burkesville, KY 42717, USA
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