Seasonal Summer Camp Cook Assistant (Summer 2027)

Salvation Army Careers•Wasilla, AK

About The Position

The Summer Camp Cook Assistant assists the Camp Lead Cook while camp is in session. The role supports preparation and timely service of nutritious meals for groups of 75 or more, kitchen organization and inventory, and food and kitchen supply ordering. The assistant also helps maintain a pleasant dining-room atmosphere, safe food-preparation practices, and clean kitchen facilities. Additional camp responsibilities include supporting the spiritual formation and safety of campers and staff, helping campers follow camp and Salvation Army policies, building positive working relationships, and assisting with end-of-session and end-of-summer cleanup. Other job-related duties may be assigned. The position is temporary and part-time. Work takes place in a heated and ventilated setting, with medium noise when motorized kitchen equipment is operating and occasional daily exposure to walk-in coolers and freezers. The employee must be able to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must pass all background checks required by The Salvation Army for employment.
Must have a current State of Alaska Food Workers Card or be able to obtain one before camp starts.
Must perform duties efficiently and demonstrate good judgment.
Must understand, follow, and give written and oral instructions and be comfortable communicating with diverse individuals in person and over the telephone.
Must be able to use speech and hearing for ordinary and telephone conversation.
Must be able to perform essential duties with or without accommodation; physical demands include intermittent speaking, sitting, walking, standing, bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, grasping, reaching, handling, fingering, pushing, or pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds or more with assistance.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience as a cook for large groups is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Camp Lead Cook while camp is in session.
Cook and serve nutritious meals for groups of 75 or more, following set schedules.
Ensure meals are prepared and served safely and presentably.
Clean kitchen facilities, equipment, and appliances using standard sanitizing practices.
Follow proper safety precautions in the kitchen.
Maintain a neat and orderly inventory of kitchen food and supplies.
Assist with ordering food and kitchen supplies.
Actively participate in the spiritual formation of campers and staff.
Ensure campers respect personal property, camp equipment, and facilities and adhere to camp and Salvation Army policies and procedures.
Help provide supervision and physical and emotional safety for campers and staff.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff, volunteers, and campers.
Maintain cleanliness in personal grooming and living quarters.
Assist with cleanup of camp at the end of sessions and summer.
Complete the required online Protect the Mission course and pass required background checks.
Perform other duties as assigned.