What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Kitchen Assistant position at Pokagon Band of Potawatomi?
Must be able to pass background check and drug/alcohol screening.
Commitment to Service
Service encompasses all aspects of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indian’s governmental operations. Every employee shares the responsibility to provide exemplary service, dignity, and respect to all Tribal Citizens, the Tribal Council, and staff members. To this end, all employees have an obligation to identify and report any service problems, issues, or concerns and through designated channels, initiate, recommend, and actively participate in solutions.
Position Summary: Responsible for assisting meal preparation for campers and camp staff during summer camp program, preparing meals for special diets, ordering food and cleaning/ organizing kitchen and appliances. In addition, assisting cook with general cleaning and maintaining meal records. A primary function is to ensure that each youth and visitor receives the highest caliber of service.
Essential Functions:
- Assist in management of all aspects of food service for camp;
- Ensure cleanliness of food preparation and delivery areas;
- Follow Food Code regulations pertaining to safe food practice;
- Assist with checking in all food/supply orders and rotating stock when new orders are check in;
- Assist with preparation with all meals in accordance with camp schedules as directed;
- Assist with meeting special food requirements for both campers and staff; e.g. gluten free and vegetarian diets;
- Ensure kitchen cleanliness is maintained in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and policies, including the Food Code and Manual;
- Sanitize kitchen surfaces regularly throughout the day;
- Wash hands frequently while working in the kitchen and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and policies;
- Promptly report any accidents or injuries in accordance with the Manual;
- Assist in weekly deep cleaning of specific areas in the kitchen, e.g. floor, vent hoods etc.
- All other duties as assigned.
Non-Essential Functions:
- Perform other related functions as assigned.
Equipment:
- Kitchen and accompanying appliances
Position Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Excellent working skills including: communication skills, organizational skills and attention to details;
- Ability to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, injury)
- Must have all licenses and permits required under the applicable law, regulations and policies, including the Food Code.
- ServSafe certification preferred.
Indian Preference
- Pokagon Band Preference Code applies.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequently required to use hands and fingers to operate kitchen equipment.
- Frequently required to stand, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, and bend.
- Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
- Frequently required to work in extreme heat and moderate levels of noise.
- Frequently required to work with chemicals.
- Ability to hear and listen.
Work environment:
- In and Outdoors
Competencies:
- Teamwork
- Attention to Detail
- Fostering Communication
- Ensuring Accountability
- Adaptability
