Camp Rappahannock Dishwasher

The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory; Virginia, Richardsville (MN, PA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player this summer as a Camp Dishwasher! This role is vital for maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment while supporting camp activities that enrich the lives of children and teens. You'll gain invaluable experience in a dynamic setting, working alongside a passionate team dedicated to making a positive impact. Your efforts will not only ensure the smooth operation of camp meals but also create lasting memories and friendships. If you're ready to embrace a unique summer experience and contribute to a meaningful mission, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Invaluable job experience

Opportunity to make friendships

Impactful work with children

Qualifications

• Six months of kitchen experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of dishes, kitchen, and food preparation equipment.
• Follow health regulations and report equipment issues.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Endurance

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dishwasher

Job description

21457 Happyland Dr, Richardsville, VA 22736, USA Req #33293

Position Type: Seasonal

About this opportunity:

This position is responsible for maintaining the cleaning of dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, and utensils.

Key responsibilities:

• Performs all duties in accordance with prescribed regulatory compliance guidelines as well as American Camp Association accreditation standards.
• Maintains and follows all health regulations (i.e. washing of hands, keeping hair back, no open toed shoes, no tank tops).
• Arrives 45 minutes before scheduled mealtime.
• Remains on the job during meal times. No sitting down, eating or drinking during camper meal times or clean up times.
• Keeps a daily account of dishwasher temperature. Report any problems with equipment to the Camp Dining Hall Supervisor.
• Washes dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and/or pans using dishwashers or by hand after each meal.
• Places clean dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment in storage areas that are protected from dust and contamination between uses.
• Cleans dishwasher room area including walls and baseboards after each meal. Nothing is to be sitting on the floor.
• Wipes down dining room wall by tray window after each meal and mops.
• Maintains kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in clean and orderly condition.
• Mops kitchen daily following evening meal; mops dish room following each meal.
• Keeps outside area trash clean. Hoses off back dock at the end of each day.
• After each meal, empties the trash cans and relines. Washes out garbage cans with water weekly.
• 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.
• Keeps personal living quarters neat, clean, and ready for inspection.
• Be available to participate and assist with camp programs and activities as directed by the Camp Director.

What we are looking for in you:

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

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Some physical requirements of the Camp Dishwasher position include endurance, climbing, standing, bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate dishwasher 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. A willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility is necessary. Operates with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying environmental conditions.

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Why work for us?

Since 1907, The Salvation Army has been operating camp programs across the southeast region of the United States. Working at a Salvation Army camp isn’t like other summer jobs. You will earn an income, receive invaluable job experience, and make friendships that will last a lifetime – while powerfully impacting the life of a child or teen for the better. At Salvation Army camps, disadvantaged kids have three square meals a day, the opportunity to further develop social skills, learn creation care, feel valued, and encounter God’s love. You will never regret saying “yes” to camp this summer. Apply for a Salvation Army camp and be part of something bigger than yourself: making lives better in Jesus’ name.

Additional Information:

Camp Staff Orientation will be held 06/10/2025 – 06/15/2025 and participation is required. The 2025 summer Camp program session will be held 06/16/2025 – 07/21/2025. If you are unable to work the entire season, please let us know on your application.

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree that 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

• 21457 Happyland Dr, Richardsville, VA 22736, USA