Camp Kitchen Prep Cook — Seasonal, Team‑Oriented

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; Estes Park (CO); On-site; USD 17,062 - 18,200; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory is seeking a Prep Cook for our summer camp kitchen. This temporary, full-time role supports the Kitchen Manager and helps keep the kitchen clean and safe during the session.

Candidates should have foodservice experience, ServSafe certification, First Aid/CPR, and USDA knowledge. This position requires teamwork, reliability, and a willingness to participate in camp activities and community programs.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (may be obtained at camp).
• Must have or obtain ServSafe certification at time of employment.
• Experience in foodservice and cleaning, preferably in camp setting.
• Familiar with USDA standards.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Maintain a high standard of personal and communal living and behaviors.
• Be supportive of The Salvation Army's mission. Ability to reflect and model the high standards of our organization as one of the world's most distinguished human services charitable organizations.

Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in evening programs and spiritual activities.
• Maintain a standard of cleanliness in personal grooming and in living quarters.
• Assist with the clean-up of the total camp at the end of each session and at the conclusion of the summer.
• Assist with evening cabin activities.
• Attend Staff Orientation and camp-wide activities, campfires, staff meetings and devotions.
• Assist with Camper check-in and check-out.
• Assist Kitchen Manager, 2nd Cook, and Kitchen staff in maintaining kitchen cleanliness.
• Assist kitchen supervisor in all duties.
• Assist in maintaining all functions a kitchen requires.
• Assist in maintaining proper cleanliness and sanitation standards in all areas of the kitchen.
• Perform all other duties and roles assigned.

Job description

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory is seeking a Prep Cook for our summer camp kitchen. This temporary, full-time role supports the Kitchen Manager and helps keep the kitchen clean and safe during the session.

Candidates should have foodservice experience, ServSafe certification, First Aid/CPR, and USDA knowledge. This position requires teamwork, reliability, and a willingness to participate in camp activities and community programs.