Summer Camp Kitchen Helper (Any Language)

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Position Details

Position Title:
Summer Camp Kitchen Helper (Any Language) - Concordia Language Villages

Position Type:
Seasonal

Location:
Bemidji

Employment Type:
Seasonal Recreation Exempt

General Employment Period:
Up to 5 months between May - September

Summer Staff Orientation Dates:
SSO 1: June 7-14
SSO 2: July 12-19
SSO 3: July 19-26

Program Dates:
First Half: June 15-July 18
Second Half: July 27-August 22

General Work Schedule (days of week):
Varies; includes days, evenings, and weekends

General Shift Hours:
8-10 hours/day based on program needs  

Minimum Salary:
$340/week

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Culinary Arts Manager, Summer Camp Kitchen Helpers will work together to prepare culturally appropriate food for villagers and staff.

Perks:

• Free Meals 
• Free Lodging 
• Paid, on-the-job training 
• Tuition Discount for your child at camp 

About Concordia Language Villages: 

Named one of Minnesota’s Best Summer Camps by Star Tribune readers for three years in a row, we bring language alive at Concordia Language Villages! In the beautiful North Woods of Minnesota, we create a place that is both culturally authentic and uniquely our own. At the Language Villages, everything from the music played to the dishes used in the dining hall reflects the culture each was designed to represent. 

That’s where you come in! Our dedicated staff is essential to creating the unique, immersive experience our participants have come to love. Share your passion for language and culture with the next generation and beyond by joining us at one (or more) of 14 Language Villages.

Position Responsibilities:
Employees must be able to perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation)

1. Food Preparation & Kitchen Operations
   
   1. Wash dishes and utensils used during meal preparation and service.  
   2. Prepare and serve meals with the assistance of the other kitchen staff, ensuring food quality, safety, and timeliness  
   3. Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment in accordance with Minnesota health and safety regulations.  
   4. Assist with dining hall and kitchen cleanup, disposal of garbage, recycling   
2. Professional Skills  
   
   1. Follow organizational policies, procedures, and safety standards  
   2. Communicate clearly and appropriately with staff and leadership  
   3. Manage competing demands and adapt to frequent change typical in a camp environment 

Essential Functions of Positions Related to Culinary Arts  
Ability to stand, use hands/fingers (dexterity) and lift up to 10 pounds continuously; walk, work in extreme heat, hear and listen, reach with hands and arms and lift up to 25 pounds frequently; sit, stoop, kneel, crouch; work with chemicals, work around noise, work in dirt/dust, work in extreme cold occasionally; operate kitchen equipment safely; determine the cleanliness of dishes, food contact surfaces and kitchen area; comply with Minnesota Food Code in food preparation; maintain appropriate inventory of food and supplies, work with the fo