Kitchen Assistant - Overnight Camp

Girl Scouts of Western Washington • Allyn, WA

4d • $95 - $105 • Onsite

About The Position

The Kitchen Assistant supports the Head Cook and Assistant Cook in all aspects of kitchen operations. This role helps prepare and serve meals and is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen and dining hall.

Requirements

• At least 16 years of age
• Knowledge of and commitment to fostering environments that prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, racial justice, and belonging
• Comfortable working in a camp setting with a variable work week and hours, including weekend responsibilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills to ensure effective interactions with individuals at all levels and backgrounds, with the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize project tasks and deadlines, work independently and collaboratively, and take initiative
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to food service
• Knowledge of standards for food preparation and serving, storage of food, and kitchen procedures
• Current Washington Food Handler’s Card or willingness to obtain
• Current certification in First Aid and CPR or willingness to obtain
• Satisfactory results from criminal background check
• Prolonged standing, reaching, and twisting
• Lifting and carrying supplies and equipment up to 50 lbs
• Responding to emergencies including utilizing skills to administer First Aid/CPR when necessary
• Maintaining constant supervision and observation of program participants while assessing risk and participant safety

Nice To Haves

• Experience in industrial or large food service setting

Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily operations of the camp’s food service, including preparing food according to the menu, ensuring proper storage of food and leftovers, and completing daily cleaning and sanitation tasks
• Assist in routine sanitation of the kitchen and related equipment including cleaning and maintaining all food preparation and storage areas and prep, serving, and dining hall dishes
• Carry out established duties for general camp operations including camp cleaning, season opening and closing tasks, and completion of necessary paperwork
• This is a general description of the essential responsibilities of the position and is not inclusive of all job duties; other associated duties may be assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed