Summer Camp Lead Cook (Summer 2027)
About The Position
The Summer Camp Lead Cook is primarily responsible for the King’s Lake Camp kitchen while camp is in session. The cook prepares and serves nutritious meals for groups of 75 or more in accordance with USDA Summer Food Service Program standards, serves meals efficiently and on schedule, and helps maintain a pleasant dining-room atmosphere. The role includes kitchen management and organization, maintaining food and supply inventory, assisting with food and kitchen-supply orders, and supervising Support Crew members assigned to kitchen duty. The cook also participates in camper and staff spiritual formation, supports camper safety and compliance with camp policies, and assists with camp clean-up at the end of sessions or summer. The position is temporary, full-time, and non-exempt. It requires completing The Salvation Army’s required online course and background checks, as well as passing the Driver Safety Course. Work is performed in a heated and ventilated setting, with medium noise when operating motorized kitchen equipment and occasional exposure to walk-in coolers and freezers. Employees must be able to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Requirements
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Hold a current driver’s license and have an acceptable driving history and criminal history report.
- Have a current State of Alaska Food Workers Card or be able to obtain one before camp starts.
- Perform duties efficiently and demonstrate good judgment.
- Complete the required online course and pass The Salvation Army’s employment background checks.
- Complete and pass The Salvation Army Driver Safety Course.
- Understand, follow, and give written and oral instructions, and communicate comfortably with diverse individuals in person and by telephone.
- Be able to speak and hear for ordinary and telephone conversation.
- Be able to perform the essential duties with or without accommodation.
- Be able to speak, sit, walk, stand, bend, climb, kneel, twist, grasp, reach, handle, finger, push, and pull on an intermittent basis.
- Be able to see and hear at normal ranges, with corrective devices if necessary.
- Be able to lift up to 50 pounds, or more with assistance.
- Be able to operate a motor vehicle in daylight, darkness, or inclement weather.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience as a cook for large groups is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Cook and serve nutritious meals for groups of 75 or more in accordance with USDA Summer Food Service Program standards.
- Provide meals on time according to established schedules.
- Ensure meals are prepared and served safely and presentably.
- Clean kitchen facilities, equipment, and appliances using standard sanitizing practices.
- Supervise the Support Crew while they are on kitchen duty.
- Ensure appropriate safety precautions are followed in the kitchen.
- Maintain food and kitchen-supply inventory in a neat and orderly manner.
- Assist the Youth Program Specialist with food orders when needed.
- Actively participate in the spiritual formation of campers and staff.
- Ensure campers respect personal property, camp equipment, and facilities.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff, volunteers, and campers.
- 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 camp clean-up at the end of sessions and summer.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
