Kitchen and Operations Staff

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF DENVER

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The JCC Ranch Camp is the Denver JCC’s overnight summer camp and a highly regarded summer workplace. As a staff member, Ranch Camp becomes a home away from home, fostering a community where individuals can thrive. Staff are seen as heroes to campers, engaging in meaningful work while having fun. The Kitchen and Operations team is vital to the camp experience, ensuring campers and staff receive nourishing meals in a safe and inclusive environment. This role involves assisting with food preparation, maintaining cleanliness and organization in kitchen and dining areas, and adhering to kosher and allergen management practices. Additionally, staff support camp operations by assisting with camper laundry and light housekeeping, contributing to a clean and welcoming camp environment. This seasonal position, running from mid-May to mid-August with potential for shoulder seasons (late-April, May, August, September, and October), is ideal for individuals seeking hands-on experience in both kitchen and operations within a vibrant summer camp community. All staff collaborate with the Camp’s Supervisory Team to resolve any issues related to kitchen, food preparation, housekeeping, laundry, and personnel.

Requirements

Willingness to take on varied tasks across different camp areas and work collaboratively.
Ability to carefully organize, label, and handle camper items in both kitchen and laundry settings.
Satisfactorily fulfill requirements for employment at the Staenberg-Loup JCC, including: background screening, three references, documentation, and compliance with CDHS law.
Must be high-energy, enthusiastic, creative, and open-minded!

Nice To Haves

Food Handler Certification or similar, or willingness to obtain.
Familiarity with kosher and allergen protocols, with training provided as needed.
Previous experience in food service, housekeeping, or laundry work is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with Meal Prep: Help with washing, peeling, chopping, and organizing ingredients for meals and snacks, working under the direction of the Head Chef and Sous Chef.
Dining Hall Setup: Prepare the dining hall before each meal by setting up tables, dishes, cutlery, napkins, condiment stations, and beverage areas.
Dishwashing & Equipment Cleaning: Clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment, maintaining high cleanliness standards per health regulations.
Kosher & Allergen Compliance: Follow camp policies on kosher preparation and allergen separation, ensuring safe food handling and serving practices.
Laundry Services: Wash, dry, and fold camper laundry, camp linens, and other washable items.
Ensure all laundry is returned to campers in their designated bags and is neatly organized.
Laundry Room Maintenance: Keep the laundry room clean, organized, and stocked.
Monitor inventory of laundry supplies and report to the Facilities or Director team when supplies need replenishing.
Dining Hall & Bathroom Stocking: Ensure bathrooms and hand washing stations in the dining hall are stocked with essential supplies (toilet paper, hand soap, and paper towels) and maintain general cleanliness throughout the day.
Safety & Hazard Reporting: Identify and report any hazards or potentially dangerous situations in the laundry and camp areas to the Facilities or Director team.
And other duties and responsibilities as assigned: you might help to make campers’ dreams of a beach themed ice-cream campfire song session come true or become your favorite legendary Pokémon for an evening program.