Camp Cherokee Kitchen Assistant

YMCA of Upper Palmetto; Blacksburg (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Upper Palmetto is seeking a Camp Kitchen Helper to assist the Food Service Manager and Cook in preparing and serving nutritious meals and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. You will support daily camp food service operations, set up dining hall distribution, and help review pack-out requests for accuracy and variety.

Responsibilities include food prep, sanitation, storage, and proper waste reduction practices, with emphasis on health code compliance and safe handling throughout the camp

Qualifications

• Desire to work in the food service area.
• Knowledge of food preparation and serving, storage of food and dishwashing procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 and storage areas.
• Wash all 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.
• Prepare and store pack out food according to camp and health code procedures.
• Advise staff on equipment or preparation materials needed for identified menu choices.

Skills

Food preparation

Dishwashing procedures

Food storage

Sanitation practices

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:
To assist the Food Service Manager and Cook in preparing and serving nutritious meals and in maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen and dishwashing area.
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 and storage areas.
• Wash all 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.
• Prepare and store pack out food according to camp and health code procedures.
• Advise staff on equipment or preparation materials needed for identified menu choices.

Qualifications:

• Desire to work in the food service area.
• Knowledge of food preparation and serving, storage of food and dishwashing procedures is preferred.

Physical Aspects of the Job:

• Ability to lift and carry 30 pounds including unloading food, carry trays of dishes, lifting supplies and equipment as needed.
• 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.