Camp Kitchen Lead: Nutritious Meals for Large Groups

The Salvation Army Southern California; Nevada City (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern California seeks a Camp Cook to prepare high-quality meals for campers and staff, and to supervise kitchen staff during service times. You will ensure meals are served on schedule and maintain a clean, orderly kitchen that meets safety standards.

Ideal candidates have some college or vocational training in food service, and the ability to cook for large groups (up to 300). This on-site role requires teamwork, reliability and physical stamina for lifting and standing.

Qualifications

• Education: Some college or vocational training in food service.
• Ability to cook for large groups (up to 300) with calmness and organization.
• Ability to supervise kitchen staff and manage operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or supervise other kitchen staff in the preparation of meals and snacks
• Ensure meal/snack readiness in accordance with scheduled meal/snack times
• Train other kitchen staff as needed
• Assume responsibility for overall appearance of kitchen personnel
• Ensure that all kitchen clean-up is completed immediately following each meal/snack
• Secure kitchen before leaving at the end of all scheduled events. Close & lock windows.
• Be responsible for all inventory procedures, making sure all food removed from stock room, refrigerator and freezer is properly accounted for and documented on proper inventory form.
• Properly store/dispose of all leftovers and unused food after each meal/snack in accordance with state and county health codes,
• Assist the Food Service Manager in the preparation of menus for rental groups and summer camp.
• Order food consistent with the camp menu
• Be responsible for the cleaning and care of kitchen, all work areas and equipment in keeping with established health department and industry safety standards and codes
• Maintain safe work habits in accordance with all government regulations.
• Make certain that personal behavior and the behavior of kitchen staff is exemplary at all times and in keeping with professional standards.
• Promptly report all needed repairs to maintenance
• Participate in overall camp training
• Take every precaution to prevent any kind of injury. However, if injuries occur, know the necessary procedure to deal with such situations (universal precautions, contacting medical personnel and camp director, etc.)
• Always be aware of safety factors involved in task at hand
• As schedule allows, you are welcome to attend staff and other camp meetings.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Camp Director

Skills

Cook meals

Large group cooking

Team collaboration

Kitchen operations

Education

Some college

Vocational training

Job description

The Salvation Army Southern California seeks a Camp Cook to prepare high-quality meals for campers and staff, and to supervise kitchen staff during service times. You will ensure meals are served on schedule and maintain a clean, orderly kitchen that meets safety standards.

Ideal candidates have some college or vocational training in food service, and the ability to cook for large groups (up to 300). This on-site role requires teamwork, reliability and physical stamina for lifting and standing.