Camp Lakota Food Service Assistant

Job Details

Job Location
Camp Lakota – Frazier Park, CA

Position Type
Seasonal

Salary Range
$16.50 – $18.00 Hourly

Job Category
Nonprofit – Social Services

Description

GSGLA Values

Our core values represent how we behave on a day-to-day basis. These values are the specific behaviors that are expected, encouraged, and rewarded within our GSGLA culture.

1. INTEGRITY:We do what we say we are going to do. We strive for our highest quality work and commit to doing whats right even when its difficult.
2. CLARITY OF PURPOSE: We commit to and stay focused on the goals and priorities of GSGLA and hold ourselves responsible for keeping the girl at the center of everything we do.
3. ACCOUNTABILITY: We accept personal responsibility for our work, and we hold others accountable. We can be relied upon and can rely on others. We commit to mutual understanding and mutual problem solving and embrace the necessary tough conversations.
4. RESPECT: We practice respect by caring for the worth of ourselves, others, the environment, property and policies. We listen well and honor diversity in ideas without judgements.

Position Summary

To assist the Food Service Director and Chef in preparing and serving nutritious meals while maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen and dishwashing area according to Health Department guidelines and regulations. Camp Lakota is a Girl Scout overnight camp that serves girls in grades 2-12. Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Essential Job Functions

Assist in routine sanitation of the kitchen, dining hall, and related equipment.

• Wash all dishes, serving and preparation equipment, and utensils according to regulated washing methods and temperatures.
• Clean, organize, and maintain all food-preparation and storage areas.
• Reduce waste, reuse items, and recycle as indicated through the camps procedures.
• Collect and dispose trash in kitchen and dining hall areas following camps procedures.

Assist in the daily operations of the camp food service.

• Assist in the preparation of food as directed by the Food Service Director and Chef.
• Set up food, supplies, and utensils for dining hall distribution.
• Ensure that all food and leftovers are stored at proper temperature.

Assist in the preparation and packaging of food for use outside the camp dining hall.

• Work with chef and other staff in reviewing pack-out requests to ensure adequate and accurate amounts and variety.
• Prepare and store pack-out food according to camp and health code procedures.
• Advise staff on equipment and any preparation materials needed for identified menu choices.

Food Service/Kitchen Assistants have a designated relationship with their supervisor, the Food Service Director, work daily with Chefs, and through them may relate directly or indirectly to Camp Staff and Counselors regarding programmatic camp and staff needs.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications: (Minimum Education and Experience:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Completion of high school or equivalent.
• Must have or be able to obtain Kern County approved ServSafe Certificate prior to first day of work.
• Demonstrated experience with food prep and general kitchen experience preferred.
• Must be able to obtain or become certified in First Aid/CPR prior to first day of work.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Work effectively in a team setting and in close proximity to others.
• Must be committed to work the entire camp season and attend all pre-camp trainings.
• Ability to live onsite for the duration of the camp season.

Physical Aspects of the Job:

• Operate kitchen equipment according to safe recommended methods.
• Frequently moves food from deliveries into and around the kitchen, trays of dishes, supplies, and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Communicates and works with all ages and skill levels and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff.
• Observes camper and staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
• Needs to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
• Constantly responds appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.
• Needs to traverse and move several miles daily, at various grades, elevations, and on uneven terrain.
• Possess endurance including prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching.
• Needs to sustain activity at 6,000 feet (1830 meters) in elevation.
• Must be able to live in a rustic camp setting and work flexible hours.
• Operate with daily exposure to various weather conditions and animals such as bugs, snakes, bats, raccoons, and other wilderness animals common to the area.

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.