Second Cook

The Salvation Army Southern California • Estes Park, CO

4h • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting the Kitchen Manager and kitchen staff in maintaining kitchen cleanliness and supporting all kitchen functions. The position requires adherence to proper cleanliness and sanitation standards, and may involve duties not directly related to cooking to ensure the smooth operation of the camp. The role also emphasizes embodying the organization's mission and values, including having fun, supporting colleagues, and reflecting God's love through actions.

Requirements

• 18+ years of age.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (may be obtained at camp).
• Must have or obtain ServSafe certification at time of employment.
• Experience in foodservice and cleaning, preferably in camp setting.
• Familiar with USDA standards.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Maintain a high standard of personal and communal living and behaviors.
• Be supportive of The Salvation Army’s mission. Ability to reflect and model the high standards of our organization as one of the world’s most distinguished human services charitable organizations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a camp setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist Kitchen Manager and Kitchen staff in maintaining kitchen cleanliness.
• Attend and participate in Staff Orientation.
• Attend and participate in all camp wide activities, campfires, staff meetings and staff devotions, when able.
• Assist kitchen supervisor in all duties.
• Assist in maintaining all functions a kitchen requires.
• Assist in maintaining proper cleanliness and sanitation standards in all areas of the kitchen.
• Perform all other duties and roles assigned.
• Assist with the clean-up of the total camp at the end of each session and at the conclusion of the summer.
• Assist with evening cabin activities.
• Assist with Camper check-in and check-out.
• Enforce, and abide by, all camp policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the health and well-being of self and campers.
• Maintain the utmost level of safety for staff and campers at all times.
• Practice and enforce all camp safety regulations and emergency procedures.
• Maintain group/staff control at specialized group activities so that other support staff can focus on safety.
• Ensure compliance with American Camping Association standards of safety and programmatic conduct at all times.
• Coordinate and implement all program components relative to the daily schedule in a timely fashion.
• Attend relevant in-service trainings.
• Attend and participate in evening programs and spiritual activities as directed.
• Maintain a standard of cleanliness in personal grooming and in living quarters.

Benefits

• Sick leave benefit – 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire; sick time accrual is pro-rated for part-time hours.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees