Kitchen Staff Jr. Counselor Trefoil

Job Summary:

The Kitchen Staff position is responsible for assisting the Food Service Manager in providing nutritious, well-prepared meals, served to all members of the camp community. They also assist with sanitation throughout camp as assigned.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: (Additional duties as assigned)

• Assist in the management of daily operations of the camp food and dining service, including coordinating distribution between the kitchen and dining hall, including creation of meals that are nutritionally balanced, ensuring food is prepared in a safe and efficient manner, and food is served on time, in coordination with kitchen and other staff.
• Assist with all aspects of meal preparation as assigned, including, but not limited to, washing and peeling, chopping, baking, mixing, etc.
• Assist in routine sanitation of the kitchen and related equipment; clean and maintain all food preparation and storage areas.
• Assist in the daily cleaning of all dishes.
• Assist in the daily cleaning of the kitchen and dining hall.
• Assist the Food Service Manager in the receiving and unpacking food orders.
• Assist the Food Service Manager in packing weekly cook-out dinner and breakfast boxes.
• Work as a member of the food service team, working with Food Service Manager on assigned tasks to meet kitchen goals of timely, well-prepared meals.
• Assist with weekly camp clean up, including sweeping, mopping, sanitizing, trash pick-up, etc.
• According to camp guidelines, sanitize various areas throughout the property including but not limited to bathrooms, living areas, staff areas, kitchen facilities, activity areas, picnic tables and frequently touched surfaces, and other areas as assigned.
• Adhere to all COVID-19 protocols required by NYS Department of Health and GSNYPENN.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The Kitchen Staff does not supervise employees.

Minimum Qualification Standards:

• Be at least 17 years of age.
• Knowledge of and experience with food service, including food preparation, family-style and buffet style serving, cleaning, and industrial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to operate dishwashing equipment.
• Ability to work as a member of a food service team.
• Believe in the Girl Scout mission.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple projects and details simultaneously.
• Possess good character, integrity, patience, sense of humor, enthusiasm, a high level of flexibility, and willingness to be a part of the camp community.
• Ability to work productively in a fast paced, stressful environment.

Physical and Mental Requirements: