What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Assistant- Camp Butternut Springs position at Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana?
Kitchen Assistant- Camp Butternut Springs
Looking for a summer job that makes a difference? Join the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana 2025 camp staff today! Our Camp Butternut Springs overnight camp is a place where energetic and passionate staff come together to provide a safe and positive learning environment for girls ages 5-17.
As part of the Food Service Team, you will be responsible for helping provide delicious, fresh, well-balanced meals to our campers & staff, adapt menus to dietary needs, maintain safety standards within the kitchen and dining hall, and put together food pack outs for camper groups. As a Kitchen Assistant you will be responsible for helping prep & serve meals and maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen and dining room. Will report to the Cook and the Food Service Manager.
Work Commitment:
Dates: June 1- August 3
Includes staff training
Camp is closed June 19 and July 3-5; these days are unpaid
Weekly Schedule: 11:00 a.m. Sunday-7:00 p.m. Friday
Daily 2-hour break Monday-Thursday
Saturdays off
Staff who choose to commute rather than live on-site typically work 40 hours a week, between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.; actual daily shifts vary and will be determined in conversation with the Camp Director.
Camp Staff Benefits:
Pay: $100 a day ($15 an hour if commuting)
Included room and board
First Aid and CPR certification
Access to GSGCNWI Employee Assistance Program
Qualifications:
Loves to interact with children and has prior experience working with children of various ages
Enjoys working in a busy kitchen environment and has prior food service experience
Current Food Handlers certification
Must be 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or GED
Proof of health physical clearing the candidate for work in a camp setting
Willingness to work and, at times, live in an indoor and outdoor camp setting, which includes working irregular hours with limited or simple equipment, rustic facilities, wildlife and insects; limited technology while at camp, and daily exposure to sun, rain, and other weather conditions
Responsibilities:
Role model problem-solving, collaboration, and initiative to campers and other staff
Assist in creating a clean, safe, and accommodating food service experience for campers and staff
Prepare, serve, and clean up meals served at camp with the help of other food service staff
Assist in the management of inventories, receiving orders, and storing of food and supplies
Assist in preparing pack-outs for cook-outs and field trips
Assist with the cleanliness and sanitation of dishes, kitchen equipment, kitchen, and dining hall- including but not limited to keeping drinking water containers clean and full, sanitizing food surfaces, dishwashing, proper food and equipment storage, sweeping, and mopping
Assist in the management of food allergies and special dietary needs of campers and staff
Assist with the opening and closing of food service operations for the resident camp season
Assists in seeing that the kitchen and dining hall meet state laws, local laws, American Camping Association standards, and Girl Scout standards in all areas
Other duties as assigned
Apply today to join our summer camp team!
Salary : $15
