Summer Camp Lead Cook (Summer 2027)

Salvation Army Careers•Wasilla, AK

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Camp Lead Cook is primarily responsible for the 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, delivers meals on schedule, and helps maintain a pleasant dining-room atmosphere. The role includes supervising Support Crew members assigned to kitchen duty; organizing the kitchen and maintaining food and supply inventories; and assisting with food and kitchen-supply orders. The position also supports camper and staff safety, camp policies, positive working relationships, spiritual formation, and end-of-session or end-of-summer cleanup. The employee must complete Salvation Army background checks and required training, including the Driver Safety Course. This is a temporary, full-time, non-exempt position with The Salvation Army at King’s Lake Camp.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Must have a current driver’s license and acceptable driving and criminal history reports.
Must have a current State of Alaska Food Workers Card or be able to obtain one before camp starts.
Must complete the required online Protect the Mission course and pass Salvation Army employment background checks.
Must complete and pass The Salvation Army Driver Safety Course.
Must perform duties efficiently and demonstrate good judgment.
Must understand, follow, and give written and oral instructions and be comfortable working face-to-face and by telephone with diverse individuals.
Must be able to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to speak and hear for ordinary and telephone conversations.
Must be able to sit, walk, stand, bend, climb, kneel, and twist intermittently; grasp, reach, handle, finger, push, and pull objects; and see and hear at normal ranges, with corrective devices if needed.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, or more with assistance.
Must be able to operate a motor vehicle in daylight, darkness, or inclement weather.
Must acknowledge and understand The Salvation Army’s religious purpose and ensure work-related conduct does not conflict with or undermine its religious programs or purposes.
Must treat all information as highly confidential.

Nice To Haves

Prior work 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.
Prepare and serve meals safely and presentably, and provide them according to set schedules.
Clean kitchen facilities, equipment, and appliances using standard sanitizing practices.
Supervise Support Crew members while they are on kitchen duty.
Ensure kitchen safety precautions are followed.
Maintain an orderly inventory of kitchen supplies and food.
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 and follow camp and Salvation Army policies and procedures.
Provide for the supervision and physical and emotional safety of campers and staff.
Maintain cleanliness in personal grooming and living quarters.
Assist with camp cleanup at the end of sessions and the summer.
Perform other duties as assigned.