Summer Camp Kitchen Staff - Seasonal

Kitchen Staff

Classification: Seasonal

Reports to: Kitchen Manager & Operations Director

Position Summary:

The Kitchen Staff assist the Kitchen Manager in preparing and serving nutritious meals and in maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen, dining, and dishwashing area.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the daily operations of the camp food service.

• Assist in the preparation of food as the menu indicates including washing and peeling.
• Set up food, supplies, and utensils for dining hall distribution.
• Store food and leftovers at proper temperature.

Assist in routine sanitation of the kitchen and related equipment.

• Clean and maintain all food-preparation, dining, and storage areas.
• Organize and restock dining equipment, including restocking napkins, monitoring coffee and juice station, organizing dish area, etc.
• Wash dishes, serving and preparation equipment, and utensils according to regulated washing methods and temperatures.
• Reduce waste, reuse items, and recycle as indicated through the camp’s procedures.

Assist in the preparation and packaging of food for use outside the camp dining hall.

• Work with cooks and other staff in reviewing pack out requests to ensure adequate and accurate amounts and variety.
• Advise staff on equipment or preparation materials needed for identified menu choices.

Other Job Duties:

• Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning and leading as needed.
• Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnight, and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
• Other duties as assigned by the Directors, including assisting in other areas of camp.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications:

• Must be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification (course offered to staff during training).
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Knowledge of food preparation and serving, storage of food and dishwashing procedures is preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high heat, unpredictable summer camp kitchen, self-starter.
• Ability to work on a team, relate and work well with others.
• Ability to accept guidance, direction and supervision.
• ServSafe certification preferred. (may be offered as a part of staff training).

Physical Aspects of the Position:

• Visual ability to identify and respond to environmental hazards.
• Physical ability to operate kitchen equipment according to safe recommended methods.
• Physical mobility and endurance to perform tasks while standing for long periods of time (60 minutes or more).
• Determine cleanliness of dishes, food surfaces, and kitchen area.
• Some physical requirements of this position could be endurance including climbing, standing, swimming, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering programs in the facility available. Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying environmental conditions.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary: $3,060-$3,285 (Note: For international staff, this amount may be adjusted for applicable visa or agency fees.)

Room and board provided for the duration of the seasonal contract.

Bonuses available for obtaining and using lifeguard and/or ropes certification during the summer.

About Wanakee:

Wanakee is a traditional Christian summer camp and year-round retreat center, owned and operated by the New England Conference of the United Methodist Church. Our camp and retreat programming focuses on building loving relationships and communities of radical acceptance. Find us at or on most social media outlets @wanakeenh.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Pay: $3,060.00 - $3,285.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $3,060 - $3,285