Kitchen Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Safe-Serve and First Aid/CPR certifications, or willingness to obtain them.
• At least 6 months of customer service experience.
• At least 6 months of industrial kitchen experience.
• 6 months to 1 year of prior kitchen or restaurant management experience.
• Prior experience cooking and serving 50–150 people per day.
• Documented experience preparing meals for people with restricted diets and/or food allergies.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver's license and a safe driving record meeting company standards.
• Meet camp employment standards and applicable state, federal, and ACA requirements.
• Be adaptable, organized, and team-oriented, with strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Availability for non-traditional hours, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends.
• Proficient understanding of sanitation and workplace safety regulations.
• Proficient understanding of nutrition guidelines, food handling, preparation—including safe preparation for restricted diets and allergies—and cooking procedures.
• Understand and comply with food safety and temperature standards.
• Understand safe use of common kitchen cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently and work well as part of a team.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Complete a background check and provide required forms and details.
• Support the Girl Scout mission, vision, and values and live by the Girl Scout Promise and Law.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily food service operations, including preparation and cleanup.
• Help plan and prepare balanced meals for campers, staff, and volunteers.
• Ensure special diets, including allergy-sensitive, gluten-free, and vegetarian meals, are prepared accurately.
• Coordinate with staff on travel and pack-out meals.
• Maintain food and supply inventory.
• Support kitchen cleanliness, sanitation, and equipment upkeep.
• Ensure the kitchen meets health and safety standards.
• Assist in emergencies as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Support the council’s mission, vision, and values and embrace diversity and pluralism in council work.
• Provide exemplary customer service and effective communication with internal and external customers.
• Report incidents of abuse or potential abuse involving campers to appropriate authorities.
• Use council resources responsibly and report safety concerns.
• Submit health history and physical before camp.

Benefits

• Room and board during the camp season.
• Most meals during the camp season.
• On-site traditional camp amenities.