Kitchen Assistant for Camp: Live in Austin for Spring Break! Housing & Meals Provided
About The Position
The Kitchen Assistant partners with the Kitchen Manager to provide delicious, high-quality, nutritious meals for the camp community. The role includes helping prepare and serve three meals and snacks each day, accommodating camper and staff allergies and dietary needs, supporting food ordering and inventory, and maintaining a clean and compliant kitchen. Kitchen Assistants also guide Counselors-in-Training through kitchen chores and meal cleanup while fostering a safe, fun, and supportive atmosphere. Camp runs March 14–20, 2027, and staff live on-site. Paid staff training takes place March 5–7. The position offers $400 for the camp session plus paid training. Free lodging and all meals and snacks are provided while camp is in session. Staff may use their experience for internship or extra credit while receiving seasonal pay.
Requirements
- Believe in the mission of Austin Sunshine Camps and want to make a positive, lifelong impact on a young person’s life.
- Be at least 16 years old.
- Have proven experience assisting in kitchens.
- Have a Food Handler’s License or be able to obtain one before training.
- Have sound knowledge of food health and safety regulations.
- Be able to work well with others in a fast-paced environment.
- Have excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Have effective communication skills.
- Be able to pass a national criminal background check.
Nice To Haves
- Experience at Austin Sunshine Camps may be used for internship or extra credit while receiving seasonal pay.
Responsibilities
- Help prepare and serve three daily meals and snacks for a large camp community while maintaining food quality, portion control, and food safety standards.
- Review health profiles and partner with leadership to plan and safely serve meals that accommodate camper and staff allergies and dietary needs.
- Assist the Kitchen Manager with food ordering, inventory tracking, bi-weekly order spreadsheets, and stock organization.
- Oversee dishwashing, station cleaning, garbage removal, and deep-cleaning routines in accordance with Health Department and American Camp Association standards.
- Guide Counselors-in-Training through kitchen chores and meal cleanup, modeling high safety standards and maintaining a fun, supportive atmosphere.
Benefits
- $400 for the camp session plus additional paid training.
- Free lodging and all meals and snacks while camp is in session.
- Opportunity to earn internship credit or extra credit while being paid.
- Opportunity to support campers’ personal growth and make a lifelong difference.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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