Camp Head Dining Hall Attendant (3371)

Camp Season - Summer 2026

Job Summary

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.

Essential Functions

• Plans, schedules, assigns, and supervises the work of dining hall attendants, dishwashers, and kitchen assistants; 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 (e.g., handwashing, hair put back, closed-toe shoes, etc.).
• Rotates assignments of Camp Dining Room Attendants (i.e., serving line, head table, restrooms, mopping, etc.).
• Ensures all Camp Dining Room Attendants, Camp Dishwashers, and Camp Kitchen Assistants report for duty on time.
• Assigns Camp Dining Room Attendants to pre-meal setup duties, serving line, and after-meal clean up.
• Oversees the maintenance and sanitation of the dining room equipment and furnishings.
• Inventory and replenish any materials needed for the dining room's operation.
• Ensures that enough food is prepared for the number of campers to be served and that it is prepared in a timely manner, as scheduled.
• Ensures that kitchen facilities use only clean and sanitized utensils and equipment during food preparation.
• Keeps personal living quarters neat, clean, and ready for inspection.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
• Ability to observe children and youth and ensure their safety.
• 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 are required to manipulate dining hall equipment and participate in 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.

Working Conditions

• Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and to work irregular hours, delivering a program at the facility available.
• Operate with daily exposure to the sun, heat, and varying environmental conditions.

Education and Experience

• Two years of progressively responsible experience in food service management, with at least six months of experience in a supervisory capacity preferred.

or

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications

• CPR and First Aid Certification

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