Seasonal Summer Camp Cook Assistant (Summer 2027)
About The Position
The Summer Camp Cook Assistant assists the Camp Lead Cook while camp is in session, preparing nutritious meals for groups of 75 or more and serving food efficiently while helping maintain a pleasant dining-room atmosphere. The role also supports kitchen organization and management, maintains food and kitchen-supply inventory, and assists with ordering supplies. The employee supports the safety and well-being of campers and staff, contributes to campers’ spiritual formation, and helps ensure camp rules and Salvation Army policies are followed. The position is temporary and part-time. It is based at King’s Lake Camp and involves work in a heated, ventilated kitchen, including occasional exposure to walk-in coolers and freezers. The role requires operating kitchen equipment and performing physical tasks such as standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds or more with assistance. Reasonable accommodations may be requested.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must pass all background checks required by The Salvation Army.
- 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.
- Must be comfortable communicating face-to-face and by telephone with diverse individuals.
- Must be able to use speech and hearing for ordinary and telephone conversations.
- Must be able to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must complete the online Protect the Mission course and pass the required background checks.
- Must acknowledge and understand The Salvation Army’s religious purpose and ensure work-related conduct does not conflict with or undermine its religious mission.
- Must treat information as highly confidential.
Nice To Haves
- Prior 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.
- Provide meals on time according to established schedules.
- Prepare and serve meals safely and presentably.
- Clean kitchen facilities, equipment, and appliances using standard sanitizing practices.
- Follow appropriate kitchen safety precautions.
- Maintain an orderly inventory of kitchen supplies and food.
- Assist with ordering food and kitchen supplies.
- Participate actively in the spiritual formation of campers and staff.
- Help ensure campers respect personal property, camp equipment, and facilities.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff, volunteers, and campers.
- Help ensure campers follow camp and Salvation Army policies and procedures.
- Provide supervision and support the physical and emotional safety of campers and staff.
- Maintain cleanliness in personal grooming and living quarters.
- Assist with cleaning up camp at the end of sessions and summer.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
