Food Service Staff

Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa•Boone, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Food Service Staff assist with preparing meals at camp, including preparing special-diet foods while reducing cross-contamination risks, setting up breakfast and/or salad bars, plating meal components, and helping campers set up for meals. The role also includes washing and storing dishes, cleaning the kitchen and kitchen bathroom, organizing food deliveries using first-in-first-out rotation, and opening and closing the kitchen during the summer season. Staff help ensure the kitchen meets ACA and Iowa public health safety requirements and may participate in camp-wide activities as available. This is an hourly seasonal position running May 23 through August 11, with shifts scheduled around the kitchen’s daily schedule. Listed shifts are breakfast Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.; lunch Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.; and dinner Sunday through Thursday, 4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. The work week is generally Sunday through Friday, with some required Saturdays. Staff may work up to two meals per day and may not exceed 40 hours per week without prior approval from the Camp Director. Pay is $16–$20 per hour. Paid training is offered.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must be authorized to work without visa sponsorship.
Must be a member of GSUSA or willing to become one.
Must believe in the mission of GSUSA and GSGI.
Must be certified in CPR/First Aid or able to become certified.
Must be certified in a ServSafe food handler course or able to become certified.
Good organizational and time-management skills.
Knowledge of the kitchen and equipment needed for cooking.
Familiarity with food preparation.
Ability to work effectively with a wide diversity of staff, volunteers, and girl members.
Ability to live in a space with others and eat meals in a large, noisy environment.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing all meals.
Help prepare special-diet foods while taking steps to reduce cross-contamination risks.
Ensure the kitchen meets ACA and Iowa Health Department standards.
Maintain proper cleaning and storage of dishes.
Clean the kitchen bathroom.
Put away food deliveries, rotate products using first-in-first-out practices, and maintain organization.
Assist with opening and closing the kitchen during the summer season.
Assist campers with setup for each meal.
Set up and fill the breakfast and/or salad bar.
Participate in camp-wide activities, including campfire programs, flag ceremonies, workshops, and evening programs, as available.
Perform other duties as assigned.