Kitchen Associate ( Kitchen Prep)

Job Description- Kitchen Associate

Position Mission:

Kitchen Associate oversees a dining experience that helps guests feel more comfortable through nourishment, pleasurable tastes, and a warm hospitable environment. This work helps foster a time of community, reflection, and growth in campers’ and organizations’ experiences through the pleasure of sharing quality food in a warm atmosphere.

Position Purpose:

Kitchen Associate assists the management of a specific shift during the kitchen workday. The Kitchen Associate helps be a liaison with supporting the goals and efforts of the Executive Chef, as well as the Assistant Lead Cook, to carrying out Camp Magruder’s mission with roles that focus in part on daily shift operations and in part on administrative/supervisory operations.

Position Responsibilities:

• In cooperation with other Camp Magruder employees and volunteers, the kitchen associate shall, in both labor and attitude, seek to fulfill the mission of the camp and retreat ministry of the Oregon-Idaho Conference of the United Methodist Church, which is to provide quality environments of Christian hospitality and learning for all its visitors.
• The Kitchen Associate shall work primarily under the direction of the Food Service Manager or Assistant Lead Cook. The employee shall cooperate with periodic performance reviews and setting of job goals as well as camp rules and safety procedures of the Camp Magruder Staff Handbook.
• Days and hours of work will vary with the available kitchen work and scheduled by the Food Service Manager.
• It shall be understood that kitchen work will bring exposure to extremes of heat and cold, wet slippery floors requiring appropriate shoes, hot greasy foods, and cutting blades. Kitchen Associates spend long hours on their feet. The employee must be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds (e.g. sacks of flour, mixing kettle, etc.) Kitchen work and the presence of large number of campers can create noisy work conditions. Regular attention must be given to personal and job safety. Employees shall respond immediately to assist cleanup of hazardous spills and report to the Food Service Manager or the Camp Director of any concerns about sanitation, safety or needed repairs.
• The employee shall practice sanitation and food safety, including attention to personal cleanliness, appropriate hand washing and maintaining food within the safe temperature zones. All kitchen staff shall maintain a current Tillamook County Food Handlers Certification, which the camp will help provide.
• The employee shall develop and encourage safe work habits and safe work environments to guard the physical safety and health of one’s self and fellow workers. The employee shall report the symptoms of a communicable disease to the Food Service Manager or Camp Director and be excused from work until full recovery. A fever is judged as a communicable disease symptom.
• The Primary duties of the Kitchen Associate are:
• Prepare and serve main dishes, breads, salads, and desserts in accord with the menu prepared by the Food Service Manager including special diet meals.
• Ensure food proportions remain plentiful as guests go through the buffet line.
• Follow Safe Food Handling procedures and kitchen policy when defrosting, preparing, serving, cooling and/or storing leftover food.
• Serve as the face of the kitchen during their shift if the Food Service Manager or the Assistant Head Cook is not present, fielding guest questions and correcting mistakes.
• Promote practices that seek to reduce waste, reuse items, compost, and recycle.
• Maintain kitchen morale by encouraging and supporting crew members particularly during times of heavy workloads and unexpected changes.
• Cooperate with the Food Service Manager to utilize leftover foods, serve measured quantities for waste control, and seek efficient and economical operation.
• Work cooperatively with other staff members when preparing and serving meals, and cleaning and maintaining all equipment and surfaces during the shift.
• Take approved scheduled breaks and instill a positive attitude in the kitchen. If problems occur, seek the advice of the Food Service Manager or Camp Director.
• Follow close down procedures for the end of the shift, sweeping the kitchen area in preparation for the Kitchen Utility Staff to mop and sanitizing surfaces. Follow directions exactly for cleaning of equipment for safety and the longevity of the equipment.

Other Specific Duties included:

• Peeling and slicing fruits and vegetables; Dishing up entrees, condiments, and desserts for table service if needed. Any other food preparation and presentation assigned by the Assistant Lead Cook.
• Work cooperatively with other staff members in a division of labor and do such tasks assigned by the Assistant Lead Cook, by using common kitchen equipment such as convection ovens, microwave ovens, chafing dishes, grills, burners, sinks, mixers, electric slicers, steamers, food processors and knifes in a safe and efficient manner.
• Prepare the dining hall for the setting of the hot lines and tables before each meal. Make sure coffee, tea, and juice area all have the supplies as needed for the next meal if the Kitchen Utility Staff hasn’t already.
• Prepare cookies and cookie trays as assigned by Assistant Lead Cook.
• Make sure laundry is going if needed during your shift each day.
• Help with freight when needed.

Spiritual Life:

Camp Magruder is a ministry of the United Methodist Church, but does not limit its ministry to Christians or Christian organizations. We believe in helping all groups and people who work to make the world better. Being a Christian is not an essential requirement, but we seek staff members who at least have a knowledge and respect for United Methodist theology and practices, and someone who is willing to live and work within a Christian Community, helping serve our mission to share God’s love. It is our goal to feel like a family as we serve together. We offer sacred space of Christian hospitality and learning.

Term of Service: This is a full-time, seasonal, hourly position. Must have a valid Oregon Food Handlers Card.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training

Shift:

• Morning shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19