Air Academy Kitchen Staff/ Camp Counselor

EAA Career • Oshkosh, WI

5d

About The Position

This summer work experience is intended for an aviation student. The Kitchen Staff/Camp Counselor primarily assists the Camp Cook with meal preparation and service, supervised cooking, and kitchen and dining-room cleanup. The position may also support camp programming by providing guidance, counseling, supervision, and instruction to participants.

The role includes preparing and serving three daily meals, maintaining clean and safe kitchen and dining areas, and supporting the EAA Air Academy, Lodge, and Pioneer Airport Operations. Camp-related duties include mentoring participants, providing aviation-related instruction, following emergency procedures, and maintaining camper safety. The position is based in a typical kitchen and camp setting and may involve long hours, early mornings or late nights, and work exceeding 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Knowledge of and interest in aviation.
• Ability to deal effectively, tactfully, and pleasantly with volunteers, staff, program participants, and museum visitors.
• Ability to work independently and in groups.
• Ability to communicate and work with groups and provide necessary instructions to campers.
• Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force regularly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to bend, stretch, reach, and perform repetitive motions for long periods.

Nice To Haves

• Previous commercial kitchen experience.
• ServSafe Certification.
• Previous camp experience as a camp counselor or camper.
• Experience with aviation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with daily food production for three meals, following schedules and recipes.
• Serve buffet-style meals, restock stations, and support additional meal-service needs.
• Wash, dry, and properly store dishes, utensils, and equipment after each use.
• Perform daily and deep cleaning of kitchen, prep areas, dining spaces, buildings, and grounds according to applicable checklists.
• Follow health, safety, and food-hygiene standards.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Chef or Camp Director.
• Supervise Air Academy participants in supporting the EAA Air Academy, Lodge, and Pioneer Airport Operations.
• Provide guidance, counsel, mentorship, aviation instruction, ground-school orientation, and instruction in technical workshops, challenge courses, and other aviation activities.
• Know and follow emergency procedures associated with the camp program.
• Enforce and follow camp and program-area safety guidelines, and remain responsible for campers’ safety and whereabouts.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed