SEASONAL ASSISTANT COOK - CAMP SHAWNEE
Christian Appalachian ProjectAbout the role
Job DetailsJob Location: Camp Shawnee - Paintsville, KY 41240PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION
Location: CAMP SHAWNEE - Prestonsburg, Kentucky
Job Summary:
The Assistant Camp Cook supports the Camp Cook in preparing and serving nutritious, child-friendly meals to youth campers and staff. This role helps maintain a clean and organized kitchen, meets food safety standards, and contributes to a positive dining experience in a fun, active camp setting. The assistant Cook will also clean and sanitize the kitchen multiple times throughout the day, ensuring it is clean every evening and prepared/prepped for the next day.
Essential Job Functions:
Meal Preparation Support: Assist with preparing ingredients, cooking meals, and setting up serving stations. Help ensure meals are timely, balanced, and suitable for children, including those with dietary restrictions.
Sanitation & Clean-Up: Maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen, food prep areas, and dining facilities. Wash dishes, sanitize equipment, and follow health and safety guidelines to ensure a hygienic environment.
Food Storage & Inventory Assistance: Help receive and store food deliveries properly, rotate stock, and monitor inventory levels. Notify the Camp Cook when supplies are low or nearing expiration.
QualificationsPhysical Requirements:
Ability to reach, push, pull, bend, stoop, stand, walk.
Lift 50 lb. from the floor to waist
Carry 50 lb. for 240 ft.
Push with 40 lbs. of force 6 ft.
Lifts/moves with unknown weight or awkward shapes and sizes with assistance.
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