Food Service Assistant

Scouting America’s Philmont Scout Ranch is looking for friendly, outgoing Food Service assistant to join our amazing team. This position provides quality and nutritional food service in support of Scouting America programs. The Food Service assistant prepares and/or cooks food according to instructions; performs general food service tasks such as working serving lines, sanitation duties, and/or preparing food other than for regular cooking. You will follow all safety and sanitation guidelines and regulations to ensure quality food service. This person gives leadership to seasonal employees. The Food Service assistant reports to the Supervisor of Logistics Support.

• Prepares, cooks, serves, and provides distribution of food.
• May supervise seasonal staff.
• Maintains health and safety standards.
• Assists in menu planning and ordering food supplies.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of: Safety awareness; cash register operation; proper kitchen safety policies and procedures.
• Skill in: Working independently and be flexible; folding napkins and properly setting tables according to requirements and to creatively use props.

• No minimum requirement.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalency preferred.

• 1 year of experience in food service.
• Must pass a criminal history background check.

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms, and other printed materials and information.
• Hearing acuity for verbal communication, conversations, face-to-face interactions, and/or responses via telephone and telephone systems.
• Speaking ability for general communication and ability to clearly enunciate in conversations with others.

This classification requires standing in work areas and walking between work areas. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate basic kitchen equipment including kitchen knives; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers, banquet, and kitchen equipment. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Food handler’s certification must be obtained within seven (7) days of entry into position.

Scouting America is an equal opportunity employers and offer a competitive salary, based on the geographic location. Professional Scouting offers benefits to include major medical, prescription coverage, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death, and retirement plan. We also offer a generous vacation policy and holiday observances.

Since 1910, Scouting America has helped mold the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. Scouting America believes and understands that helping youth puts us on a path towards a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society.