Senior Cook

CAMP FIRE COLUMBIA•Sandy, OR

3d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for working with fellow kitchen staff and the Assistant Kitchen Manager to prepare meals, implement policies, and ensure that camper and staff dietary needs and restrictions are safely met in coordination with the Assistant Kitchen Manager, Program Director, and Health & Wellness Team.

Requirements

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Displays excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with coworkers, volunteers, parents, and contractors; including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure.
Has a High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manages time and stress levels, and proactively solve problems.
Ability to interact with campers of varying age levels.
Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions.
Open to receiving feedback and making on-going program adjustments.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manages time and stress levels, and proactively solve problems.
Culturally responsive with a passion for developing youth to achieve their full potential.
Ability to implement a racial equity lens to dining setting.
Ability to lead and motivate others.
Ability to collaborate as part of a team.
High level of professionalism, creativity, energy, organization, self-motivation, empathy, and patience.
Maintain integrity by following through on responsibility and by accepting and abiding by decisions regarding program and policy in a positive manner.
Ability to work under pressure and maintain a positive attitude.
A valid Oregon Food Handler’s card, ServSafe certification, and First Aid & CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Leads food preparation for each meal including baking, making salads, preparing the serving area for each meal, and filling condiment dispensers.
Supports the Assistant Kitchen Manager with day-to-day operations of Camp Namanu kitchen and food services areas including but not limited to supervision of shift staff, dietary restriction management, regular cleaning, and inventory management.
This role will come in contact with campers, families, visitors, vendors and employees. Each of these persons may have visible and invisible qualities that makes that person unique. This includes race, gender, age, sexuality, ability, religion, national origin, gender identity, and other identities. This role requires sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning and working environments by having respectful and considerate behavior, thoughtful and constructive speech to all.
Display excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with coworkers, volunteers, families, and contractors; including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure.
Work with team to clean kitchen and food storage areas including but not limited to: wash counters, dishes, sweeps and mops kitchen floors, and other cleaning duties as needed.
Unloads and stacks deliveries.
Follows and enforces schedules set by Kitchen Manager and Assistant Kitchen Manager.
Works with kitchen staff to prepare meals that will fuel both counselors and campers through a busy session.
Maintains a clean and safe kitchen and dining area.
Communications effectively with a variety of ages.
Applies knowledge of vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and other special dietary needs to meal preparation.
Travels primarily to Sandy, OR (Camp Namanu). Additional option to live on site during the summer camp season.
Other duties as assigned.
Abide and apply the personnel and program policies of the camp.
Ensure and maintain the cleanliness of camp facilities, equipment, and grounds including safety protocols, weekly and end-of-summer cleaning and pack-up.
Observe good health habits, including sufficient sleep, good hygiene, reasonable eating habits and cooperation with the Medical Staff and Program Director in case of illness.
Maintain punctual, regular and predictable attendance.
Attend pre-camp training and regular on-site staff meetings throughout the summer
Work collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
Respectfully takes direction from supervisor.
Support the mission, purpose and leadership of Camp Fire and projects a positive image of Camp Fire.
Follow all safety guidelines including the completion of accident/incident reports as needed.
Other duties as assigned.