What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Kitchen Assistant - Summer 2025 position at Keystone Science School?
Job Details
Description
This position starts mid-May 2025.
Under the direction of the Lead Cook or Food Service Manager, the Kitchen Assistant supports school and camp food service operations. The Kitchen Assistant is responsible for preparing and serving meals for up to 190 clients and staff, and meal service includes buffet and family-style meals, a sandwich station, outdoor BBQs, and off-site programming. The Kitchen Assistant has high standards for health and safety, and they ensure that all areas of the kitchen, food service areas, and the Rives Dining Hall, including restrooms, are kept clean by following daily and periodic cleaning lists. The Kitchen Assistant may work independently, without direct supervision, in completing their responsibilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Under the direction of the Lead Cook or Food Service Manager, prepare and serve meals and beverages to clients;
- Wash and dry all dishes used in preparation and service, and ensure their proper storage;
- Clean all areas of preparation and service;
- Ensure a high level of health and safety, cleanliness, and food hygiene;
- Adhere to existing working practices, methods, procedures.
- Undertake relevant training and development activities, and respond positively to new and alternative systems;
- Carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities within the overall function, commensurate with the grading and level of responsibilities of the position.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Education, Experience, and Certifications:
- Minimum 16 years of age;
- Must be able to successfully pass a comprehensive background check.
Preferred Skillsets:
- Experience in food service is preferred but not required training is provided;
- Training or certification in food safety;
- Excellent driving record and a valid drivers license.
Salary : $15 - $18
