Kitchen Aide

KITCHEN AIDE

DATES:  June 21st - July 27th. Optional work thereafter (includes training, summer camp, & time-off periods). 

POSITION SALARY: $375 per week with the possibility of weekly or per diem employment through mid September. Housing and Meals provided.

REPORTS TO: Food Service Director

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: To assist the Food Service Director in providing meals to the camp community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Be at least 17 years of age
• Commitment to bringing the Camp Little Notch Mission to life
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

•  Assist in the management of daily operations of the camp food service, including coordinating distribution between the kitchen and dining hall, 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 kitchen equipment; clean and maintain all food preparation and storage areas.
• Play a key role in the daily cleaning of all dishes.
• Assist in the daily cleaning of the kitchen and dining hall.
• Assist the Food Service Director in the receiving and unpacking food orders.
• Assist the Food Service Director in packing weekly pack-out dinner and breakfast boxes.
• Work as a member of the food service team, working with the Food Service Director 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.
• Assist in other camp duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple projects and details simultaneously. 
• Ability to work productively in a fast-paced environment.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE POSITION:

• Ability to endure standing for long hours and perform activities such as running, bending, stooping, and stretching.
• Ability to traverse varying terrain while moving between activities.
• Ability to operate with daily exposure to the sun, heat, and varying environmental conditions.
• Endurance to meet emergency needs.
• Ability (and willingness) to live in a communal camp setting with adults and children while working irregular hours.