Camp Dining Room Attendant (Casual)

Charlestonsalvationarmy; Kentucky; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established organization is seeking a dedicated Camp Dining Room Attendant to assist in meal service and maintain a clean dining environment. This role involves serving food, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and supporting kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will have kitchen experience, be certified in first aid and CPR, and possess the ability to work in a dynamic camp setting. Join a mission-driven team where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on the lives of others while enjoying a supportive work environment that emphasizes personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Six months kitchen experience preferred.
• Certified in first aid and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Assist in serving meals and maintaining cleanliness of dining areas.
• Coordinate inventory and ensure supplies are stocked.

Skills

Kitchen Experience

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Manual Dexterity

Endurance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

1881 Salvation Army Camp Rd, Burkesville, KY 42717, USA

Job Description

Location: Burkesville, KY

About this opportunity:

Assists in serving of meals; cleans the kitchen and dining area; maintains inventory.

Key responsibilities:

1. Performs all duties in accordance with prescribed regulatory compliance guidelines as well as American Camp Association accreditation standards.
2. Maintains awareness of the dining area to ensure safety, fire and health policies and procedures are observed at all times; reports any deviation to the Camp Dining Hall Supervisor.
3. Maintains personal hygiene according to health regulations (i.e. washing of hands, hair put back, closed toes shoes, etc.); Duties include setting tables, serving on the food line at all meals, cleaning the dining room, bathrooms and surrounding areas.
4. Cleaning of the dining hall to include: sweeping, mopping, polishing and waxing the kitchen and dining room floors.
5. Ensures the cleanliness of the tables, chairs, condiment holders, refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, coffee makers, stoves, and ovens.
6. Assists in ensuring that all garbage containers in kitchen and dining areas are leak proof and securely covered and tied when not in use.
7. Coordinates the disposal of trash and recyclables.
8. Maintains inventory; ensure items are stocked and organized with supplies; advise the Camp Dining Hall supervisor of any needs.
9. Dining room staff may be asked to assist the cooks.

Before Meals

1. Arrives 45 minutes before scheduled mealtime.
2. Prepares pre-meal assignments given by Camp Dining Hall Supervisor.
3. Washes hands before serving or putting out food.
4. Wears serving gloves at all times while serving food.
5. Wears closed toe shoes at all times while in dining room and working.

During Meals

1. Serves food as directed by Camp Dining Hall Supervisor.
2. Passes out milk at the end of the serving line.
3. Attends to camper’s tables and drink room as assigned.
4. No sitting, eating or drinking during camper meal times.

After Meals

1. Helps with clearing of tables. Remove plates, silverware, and any other items that need to be washed. Take any unopened condiments back to the kitchen and put away.
2. Wipes off table and chairs.
3. Sweeps under each table after each meal. After evening meal sweep and mop floor.
4. Resets tables for each meal.
5. Participates enthusiastically as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
6. Sits with camper tables during meals and serve as a table monitor when needed.
7. Keeps personal living quarters neat, clean and ready for inspection.
8. Be available to participate and assist with camp programs and activities as directed by the Camp Director.

Performs other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for in you:

Six months experience working in a kitchen preferred, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certified in first aid and CPR.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Some physical requirements of the Camp Dining Room Attendant position could be endurance including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate dining room equipment and activities are required. 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. Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility available. Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying environmental conditions.

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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1881 Salvation Army Camp Rd, Burkesville, KY 42717, USA