4H Camp Hidden Valley: Kitchen Assistant - Watkins Glen, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension•New York, NY

9d•$800•Onsite

About The Position

The mission of Hidden Valley 4-H Camp is to provide youth with a fun, residential camp experience under the guidance of positive role models that emphasize community building, positive social interactions, environmental awareness, and skill-building. The Kitchen Assistant helps with food preparation, service, and storage. Responsible for kitchen sanitation, including but not limited to cleaning and sanitizing surfaces, utensils, and equipment; disposing of food and other waste products; storing food properly. Duration The summer camp season includes one week of mandatory pre-camp training from June 28th through July 5th, five full weeks, and one partial week of residential and day camp that runs from Sunday at 11:00 AM to Friday at 6:00 PM. Specific dates the camp is in operation are July 5th through August 7th. The Kitchen Assistant will remain at the camp until August 14th to assist in closing the camp facility.

Requirements

Must be 15 years or older to meet the age requirements for the position set by the NYS DOH.
Able to work flexible hours, including early mornings, mid-day, and evening mealtimes.
Willingness and flexibility to adjust to camp resources, conditions, and programming.

Responsibilities

Ensure that staff assisting with food service use tongs, gloves, or other hand barriers.
Ensure cleanliness of food preparation and delivery areas
Follow all Department of Health regulations and ACA guidelines for the kitchen area, including food prep
Wash and sanitize dishes, pots, pans, utensils, etc., by machine or hand.
Sweep and mop the kitchen and adjacent areas.
Remove and dispose of all food waste and trash from kitchen areas.
Empty trash cans in the dining area and dispose of the garbage bags in the dumpster.
Clean and wash trash cans as needed.
Sanitize kitchen surfaces and equipment regularly throughout the day.
Assist with meal preparation as directed, including, but not limited to, cleaning fresh food; weighing ingredients; chopping and grinding meats, vegetables, and fruits; watching, turning, and stirring food as allowed by DOH Guidelines.
Transport food to the dining area and set up food service tables.
Serve meals as directed.
Clean service areas after meals and return unused food and materials to the kitchen.
Set up and prepare the dining hall with supplies needed for the next meal.
Compost food waste from the kitchen.
Sort recyclables as directed.
Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.
Prepare for and actively participate in staff training and meetings.
Support and embrace diversity in all interactions with campers, other staff members, volunteers, and parents.
Implement programs that engage diverse backgrounds, interests, and learning styles.
Other duties may be assigned as required