Summer Camp Kitchen Assistant 2026

Summer Camps At College Settlement • Horsham, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking reliable, hard-working, and self-motivated individuals to join our food service team at a non-profit summer camp. The role involves providing nutritious meals for campers, contributing to a positive summer camp experience for children from all socioeconomic backgrounds. This position offers a chance to work and live within a camp community, with opportunities for professional development and a culturally diverse environment.

Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Ability to take/pass ServSafe food handler online course.
• Ability to safely use kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to operate electrical/mechanical kitchen equipment (within the limits of child labor laws).
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the job.
• Physical ability to participate in all facets of camp food service operations.
• Ability to work long hours or split shifts if needed.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Exhibit enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, integrity, self-motivation and adaptability.
• Desire to work and live in a camp community with a diverse population of staff and campers.

Nice To Haves

• Experience helping in kitchen settings is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload supplies from delivery trucks, stock supply closets and walk-in cooling units.
• Prepare food by washing, peeling, cutting, assembling, slicing, and packaging ingredients.
• Serve meals in the dining hall and prepare pack-out meals.
• Wash dishes, utensils, pots, and kitchen equipment by hand and using a machine.
• Clean, stock, and inventory refrigerators, freezers, and stockroom.
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen, dining hall areas, restrooms, and outdoor trash areas, including mopping and sweeping.
• Dispose of trash, compost, and recyclables properly.
• Follow all food health and safety regulations.
• Assist with other Food Service duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full room and board are provided for overnight camp staff.
• College Internship or Credit (contact your college for details).
• Opportunity to extend work into spring/fall/winter seasons.
• Flexible dates and shifts are available.
• Excellent resume building opportunity.
• Culturally diverse environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed