Kitchen Aide / Jr. Counselor

Job Summary: 

The Junior Counselor is responsible for acting as the secondary caregiver for their assigned unit campers, including ensuring a safe and healthy environment is maintained, supervising camper behavior, identifying and managing hazards, and promoting the Girl Scout Law. The junior counselor is also responsible for assisting in the kitchen under the supervision of the Food Services Manager.  

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

• Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in their unit, during all unit times, which includes meals, all-camp activities, activities at program areas, and transition times. 

• Attend mandatory staff training. 

• Apply basic principles of youth development, connect with the campers, and work with campers to create positive and meaningful relationships utilizing communication, respect and empowerment. 

• Act as a positive role model for campers and fellow staff. 

• Take an active role in the camp community by participating enthusiastically in all aspects of camp, including program areas, skits, and songs. 

• Strive to provide a fun, exciting, and inviting atmosphere for all campers by encouraging all campers to participate in activities and providing moral support to all campers. 

• Maintain campers’ overall health and safety while at camp, alerting the Camp Director and Health Supervisor of any issues, and ensuring each campers’ personal health and hygiene needs are met. 

• Ensure Department of Health requirements, Girl Scout Safety Activity Checkpoints, and American Camp Association standards are met in appropriate areas. 

• Assist in leading activities as assigned. 

• Assist in the daily operations of the camp’s food service as assigned by the Camp Kitchen Manager. Tasks may include assisting with food preparation (such as washing, peeling, baking), set up of the dining hall, and storing food at proper temperatures. 

• 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. 

• Promote the reduction of waste, re-use items, and recycle whenever possible. 

• Work as a member of the food service team, working with Camp Kitchen Manager on assigned tasks to meet kitchen goals of timely, well-prepared meals. 

• Assist with unpacking and storing food deliveries 

• Assist with weekly camp clean up, including sweeping, mopping, sanitizing, trash pick-up, etc. 

• Follow all safety procedures and camp rules while enforcing said rules with all campers. 

• Interact with campers’ parents, utilizing strong customer service skills and maintaining good rapport. 

• Work cooperatively with fellow staff members to ensure a positive camp environment 

• Assist with check-in and check-out procedures. 

• Ensure unit area, bathrooms, and common program areas are clean and ready for the next day. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

The Junior Counselor does not supervise employees but does supervise campers. 

Minimum Qualification Standards: 

• Be 16 or 17 years of age. 

• Believe in the Girl Scout mission. 

• Possess good character, integrity, patience, sense of humor, enthusiasm, a high level of flexibility, and willingness to be a part of the camp community. 

• Desire to work with children in the outdoors and to immerse oneself in the outdoor environment. 

• Prior summer day or resident camp experience preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:   

• Excellent verbal communication skills. 

• Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple projects and details simultaneously. 

• Ability to work productively in a fast paced, stressful environment. 

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