Cook

Position Type 

This is a full-time, year-round position. Evening, night, and weekend work will be required as duties demand. This position is typically 8 hours per day and may require 7 days of availability per week. Position may require a split shift to meet service needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manage all aspects of food service 
• Plan meals for up to 300 people per meal in advance
• Maintain the kitchen using the food service standards of the American Camp Association (ACA) and the Indiana State Department of Health as guidelines
• Work with Serve Safe Food Inspectors to ensure legal compliance
• Responsible for rotating stock when new orders are checked in 
• Check in all food/supply orders
• Prepares all meals on time as scheduled or assigned by the Director 
• Knowledge of food allergies and food related diseases, and the ingredients that may cause the allergy/disease
• Be willing and prepared to meet special food requirements for both campers and staff; ex: gluten free and vegetarian diets  
• Ability to track nutritional facts on spreadsheet for each and every meal
• Sanitize kitchen surfaces regularly throughout the day 
• Wash hands frequently while working in the kitchen and in accordance with department of health regulations
• Report any accidents or injuries to directors
• Assist in weekly deep cleaning of specific areas in the kitchen ex: floors, vent hoods, etc.
• All other duties as assigned

Required Education/License/Certification

• Must be able to pass routine and regular criminal background checks as a requirement of continued employment
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to meet the minimum requirements of insurance carrier at all times

Preferred Education

• High School Diploma

Required Experience

• Minimum two years of successful experience in food service 
• Experience preparing and serving over 300 meals per day