Cook- 11-190- SC/ Camp Daley & Gilmore

The Salvation Army Southern California•Calabasas, CA

About The Position

The Cook assists the Food Service Manager in preparing and serving nutritious meals as part of a team and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen, dining hall, dish room, and food preparation and storage areas. The position supports daily camp food service operations, including preparing and serving food for the dining hall and for use outside it, storing food safely, setting up dining service, and preparing staff snacks as directed. The Cook maintains and sanitizes kitchen equipment and work areas, washes and stores dishes, puts away deliveries, and helps reduce waste through reuse and recycling where practical. The role follows the Food Service Manager’s schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed for guest groups, and participates in staff orientation and required training. The Cook must support the health and safety of guests and staff, follow the dress code and food-safety practices, and perform other duties assigned by the Camp Director, Food Service Manager, or designate.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Knowledge of food preparation, serving, food storage, and dishwashing procedures.
Knowledge of basic food-handling safety standards.
Knowledge of Health Department Sanitation Time and Temperature rules.
Ability to complete assigned tasks carefully and efficiently.
Must possess a California Food Handler’s Certificate.
Background check required; employment is contingent upon passing.
Must complete Protect the Mission training and certification.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Physical mobility and endurance to perform tasks while standing for 60 minutes or more.
Physical ability to operate kitchen equipment using safe recommended methods.
Visual and auditory ability to identify safety hazards, monitor guest and staff behavior, and enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures.
Willingness to work in a camp setting and irregular hours.
Ability to safely operate convection ovens, gas stoves, blenders, meat slicers, knives, and other kitchen and food-preparation equipment.

Responsibilities

Assist in the daily operations of the camp food service program.
Assist in preparing and serving food, including food prepared and packaged for use outside the dining hall.
Prepare and store food and leftovers at proper temperatures and in proper locations according to camp and health-code procedures.
Set up the dining hall, food, supplies, and utensils for food distribution.
Prepare and serve staff snacks as directed by the Food Service Manager.
Clean, sanitize, and maintain food-preparation and storage equipment.
Maintain the cleanliness of food rooms, dish rooms, refrigerators, freezers, and food-preparation areas; wipe and sanitize kitchen cupboards, walls, and countertops daily.
Wash and store dishes, and maintain the safety and upkeep of the dish room, prep room, and kitchen floors.
Put away food deliveries, break down boxes, and keep the mop area clean.
Reduce waste, reuse items, and recycle as practically as possible.
Follow the work schedule set by the Food Service Manager, including evenings and weekends as needed to serve guest groups.
Protect the health and safety of guests and staff.
Attend and actively participate in staff orientation and required trainings.
Maintain professional integrity, a strong work ethic, and supportive relationships with co-workers.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Camp Director, Food Service Manager, or designate.
Dress according to the dress code provided by the Food Service Manager.
Wash hands regularly throughout the shift and wear a clean apron while working.