What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Cook position at Fox Valley Christian Action?
Description
To prepare and serve meals for summer camp staff and participants. This is a seasonal position (Mid-May thru Early August).
Requirements
Job Qualifications:
- Ability to obtain Sanitation license (Knowledge of safety procedures, including safe temperatures at which ingredients must be kept and to which food must be prepared to avoid foodborne illness)
- Ability to lift 25lbs or more with assistance
- Ability to work as part of a team and able to work independently
- Interpersonal skills to interact with volunteers, other staff and children ages 5-18
- Calm demeanor to work in a Christian environment around children
- Comprehension and organization to follow directions and safety protocols
- Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to handle tools, such as knife techniques for chopping, slicing, cutting and dicing
- Ability to stand for a few hours (breaks are great here!)
- Ability to use a meat slicer, convection ovens, flat top grill, outdoor grill, dish machine and various other commercial kitchen equipment and tools safely
Brief Description of Job Duties:
- Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing, mixing & cooking instructions
- Bake, grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry and other foods
- Prepare foods according to USDA guidelines as required by the Summer Food Service Program
- Check in and serve children, staff & volunteers indoors and outdoors
- Maintain a clean and safe work & dining area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes
- Handle, store, label ingredients and food following FIFO and government regulations
- Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
- Follow all government guidelines regarding COVID-19
