Summer Camp Kitchen Assistant

Girl Scouts of South Carolina Mountains to Midland•Marietta, SC

just now•$450 - $500•Onsite

About The Position

Offering unique, active outdoor experiences in the Blue Ridge Mountains (Travelers Rest, SC), Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands Camp WaBak is nestled on 135 acres of forest, trails, lakefront, creek with waterfall, and cabins—an ideal natural setting for all to enjoy canoeing, hiking, archery, environmental education, and team challenges. We are seeking an experienced, energetic Kitchen Assistant who enjoys and thrives in a camp environment. Seasonal staff compensation includes weekly pay rate, room and board within a supportive camp community that prioritizes safety, growth, and fun. Assist the Kitchen Manager / Head Cook in the preparation and delivery of enjoyable, nutritious meals for campers and staff and maintain a clean and safe kitchen and dining environment. This includes preparing food for meals and special event. Maintain health and safety standards in the kitchen and dining hall in accordance with Girl Scout standards, the American Camp Association (ACA), and DHEC regulations.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old. High school diploma preferred.
ServSafe certification or equivalent certification preferred.
Experience in standards of food preparation, serving, and kitchen procedures, preferably in a camp or institutional setting.
Ability to work Sunday dinner through Friday lunch every week throughout the summer and on occasional weekends.
Good communication skills with ability to interact professionally with leadership, staff, campers, and parents.
Interact in a friendly and welcoming manner with children with an ability to accept supervision and follow directions.
Upon hire, must hold personal membership in the Girl Scout organization and subscribe to the tenets of the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
Ability to drive preferred but not required. Drivers must possess a valid driver’s license, maintain personal auto insurance/meet the council insurance company’s requirement for coverage, and submit to drug test and background check.
Activities occur both inside (un-air-conditioned kitchen environment) and outside with employee subject to both environmental conditions to include fluctuating weather conditions (hot, cold, windy, etc.) as well as outdoor exposure to variety of vegetation.
Ability to stoop, kneel, bend, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, work with fingers, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions; and physical dexterity to operate kitchen utensils and equipment.
Ability to perform light work exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Maintain good personal hygiene and wear the appropriate protective clothing to work in a kitchen, including long pants, closed toed shoes, and hair coverings.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish) verbal communication abilities are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist Kitchen Manager / Head Cook in all areas of food service including duties in meal preparation, salad bar, dishwashing, extensive cleaning, “packing out” for trip and cookout experiences, managing stock, serving on a buffet line, and ensuring the highest quality food service experience.
Food preparation may include washing, peeling, and cutting vegetables, preparing poultry and meats, preparing breads, making dressings and sauces, and other tasks assigned by the Kitchen Manager.
Contributes and at times are scheduled to lead in the daily opening, operating, and closing of the kitchen, as assigned by Kitchen Manager.
Assist with inventory and unloading/organizing of product when delivered.
Kitchen maintenance duties include cleaning utensils and work areas, running the industrial dishwasher, mopping floors, etc.
Additionally, participates and at times leads in cleaning of dining area and restrooms including sweeping, mopping, sanitizing of surfaces, etc.
Ensure camp facilities meet established standards before, during, and after camp sessions. Coordinate and work with the property staff to identify and resolve property issues and needs.

Benefits

All meals provided during shifts.
On-site lodging provided but not required. May reside at camp in a cabin with other program managers and/or administrative staff for the duration of the summer.
All meals provided, housing provided, access to staff lounge with washer, dryer, kitchen, and internet.
Seasonal staff may be eligible for a performance-based bonus that will be paid after the first 4 weeks of summer camp and at the end of summer camp.
Staff who meet or exceed weekly key performance and competency metrics; paid mid- summer and at the end of camp in the final pay.
Staff who work all weeks through to the end of summer camp; paid out at the end of camp in the final pay.
While health insurance benefits are not offered to seasonal staff, all meals, housing in camp cabins, access to staff lounge with washer, dryer, kitchen, and wifi are provided.
An interactive summer learning cool new activities and skills to teach others
Optional informal time-off adventures.
Leadership, human behavior, and conflict resolution training to build meaningful job preparation skills.
An unforgettable, active and engaging summer with the chance to make lifelong friends and to positively impact camper’s lives.