Summer Kitchen Assistant

Summer Kitchen Assistant Description

Lutherwood Mission Statement: Exploring Grace in Creation

CAMP INFORMATION:

Lutherwood Camp and Retreat Center was founded in 1946 with a dream to provide a place for faith development and fun in the outdoors. Over the years the partner congregations of the ELCA and LCMS have worked hard to meet the needs of youth, families, and congregations, sharing God’s love to all who come to Lutherwood. Additional information is available at www.camplutherwood.org.

MISSION OF THE SUMMER KITCHEN COORDINATOR

The Summer Kitchen Assistant provides hot, delicious, safe meals in a hospitable manner.

REPORTS TO: Executive Director, with day-to-day management by the Kitchen Coordinator

EMPLOYMENT DATES:
June 8, 2024 through August 9, 2024 (with potential for intermittent fall weekend retreat work).

HOURS AND COMPENSATION:

This position is a 40 hour/week seasonal position. Specific work shift to be negotiated.

Pay Rate: $18-$20 per hour

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Passion for the way meals can create radical hospitality to guests and campers.

· Possesses valid Washington Food Handler’s Card.

· Minimum two years of kitchen experience preferred.

· Must be able to work around children and pass a background check.

· Ability to work in a busy kitchen environment, including lifting heavy objects, moving, twisting, stretching, and bending.

· Ability to work under supervision.

· Ability to work as part of a team.

· Ability to communicate effectively.

· Ability to follow both written and verbal instruction.

· Ability to work under pressure.

· Ability to support and uplift a weekly kitchen team with variable kitchen experience.

· A sense of humor and ability to uplift others in a stressful environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Maintain Health and Food Safety standards in accordance with Whatcom County Health Department standards.

· Prepares meals for specific service times in a family-style service under the direction of the Kitchen Coordinator.

· Lead meal preparation and service when the Kitchen Coordinator is absent.

· Execute weekly meal rotation, with adaptation for dietary needs each week.

· Maintain kitchen and dining hall cleanliness standards.

· Create a positive atmosphere that encourages the development of staff.

· Create a hospitable dining environment.

· Other duties as assigned.

AT-WILL DECLARATION:
The Kitchen Assistant is an "at-will" FLSA employee. As an at-will position, either party may terminate the relationship with or without cause, and with or without notice. When practical, Lutherwood will give thirty (30) days written notice of its intent to terminate.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and references to Rev. Kevin Beebe, Executive Director:
kevin.beebe@camplutherwood.org.

Resumes will begin to be reviewed on a rolling basis and will be accepted until the position is filled.

This description is a summary of the functions of this position. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Lutherwood reserves the right to review and adjust this job description as ministry needs dictate.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Physical Setting:

• Camp

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20