Kitchen Assistant

Camp Fire Columbia; Sandy (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant non-profit organization dedicated to youth development and inclusivity. As a Kitchen Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting meal preparation and maintaining a clean kitchen environment. This seasonal position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with campers and families, fostering a welcoming atmosphere. With a commitment to equity and diversity, this role is ideal for individuals passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young people. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and enjoy hands-on work, this position at a beautiful camp location is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential kitchen duties with or without accommodation.
• Working knowledge of food safety principles and dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and kitchen cleaning tasks.
• Coordinate food requisitions for cabin cookouts and ensure dietary needs are met.

Skills

Communication Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Cultural Responsiveness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Food Handling Equipment

Basic Kitchen Tools

Job description

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Camp Enthusiast | Empathy Focused | Non profit Professional

Classification: Seasonal

Reports to: Assistant Kitchen Manager

Compensation: $19/hour

Our Commitment to Equity

Camp Fire is committed to building a diverse team and culture. We recognize that there are many aspects of one’s life experience that contribute to the growth of our organization. We encourage everyone to apply. If you believe in our values and mission and want to contribute to the work we do, we want to hear from you, even if you don’t meet every one of the qualifications listed.

If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.Camp Fire Columbia strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Organization Overview:

At Camp Fire Columbia, we believe that every child should have the opportunity to find and pursue their spark– a passion that inspires and drives them to set and achieve goals for their future. Our Summer Camp Program was founded in 1924 and continues to serve youth ages 5-18. During the summer months, we offer overnight summer camp at our beautiful 552-acre camp, Camp Namanu, bordered by the vibrant Sandy River and presided over by century old trees. For more information, please visit: http://campfirecolumbia.org/ https://www.campnamanu.com/

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for working as a member of the kitchen staff including assisting with food preparation, cleaning, and other kitchen support tasks as needed. The position takes a lead in organization and preparation of cabin packout/cookout/snack supplies.

1.This role will come in contact with campers, families, visitors, vendors and employees. Each of these persons may have visible and invisible qualities that makes that person unique. This includes race, gender, age, sexuality, ability, religion, national origin, gender identity, and other identities. This role requires sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning and working environments by having respectful and considerate behavior, thoughtful and constructive speech to all.

2.Supports kitchen team with the preparation of meals, cleaning of kitchen and dining spaces including implementation of policies, inventory, and other kitchen support tasks as needed.

3.Coordinate food requisitions for cabin cookouts including process requests, pack requisitions, properly label and distribute food requisitions to staff and other requisition related tasks as needed.

Job Duties:

·Display excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with coworkers, volunteers, families, and contractors; including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure.

·Ensure all special diets are met in cookout requisitions.

·Cleans counters, washes dishes, pots, and pans, and sweeps and mops kitchen floors.

·Unloads and stacks deliveries.

·Follows schedules set by Kitchen Manager.

·Works with kitchen staff to prepare meals that will fuel both counselors and campers through a busy session.

·Maintains a clean and safe kitchen and dining area.

·Communications effectively with a variety of ages.

·Applies knowledge of vegetarian, gluten free, and other special dietary needs to meal preparation.

·Travels primarily to Sandy, OR (Camp Namanu). Additional option to live on site during summer camp season.

·Other duties as assigned.

Expectations for All Camp Staff:

·Abide and apply the personnel and program policies of the camp.

·Ensure and maintain the cleanliness of camp facilities, equipment, and grounds including protocols, weekly and end-of-summer cleaning and pack-up.

·Observe good health habits, including sufficient sleep, good hygiene, reasonable eating habits and cooperation with the Medical Staff and Camp Director in case of illness.

·Maintain punctual, regular and predictable attendance.

·Attend pre-camp training and regular on-site staff meetings throughout the summer

·Work collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.

·Respectfully takes direction from supervisor.

·Support the mission, purpose and leadership of Camp Fire and projects a positive image of Camp Fire.

·Follow all safety guidelines including the completion of accident/incident reports as needed.

·Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No supervisory responsibilities.

Relational Skills:

·Open to receiving feedback and making on-going program adjustments.

·Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manages time and stress levels, and proactively solve problems.

·Culturally responsive with a passion for developing youth to achieve their full potential.

• Ability to implement a racial equity lens to dining setting.

·Ability to lead and motivate others.

·Ability to collaborate as part of a team.

·High level of professionalism, creativity, energy, organization, self-motivation, empathy, and patience.

·Maintain integrity by following through on responsibility and by accepting and abiding by decisions regarding program and policy in a positive manner.

·Ability to work under pressure and maintain a positive attitude.

Qualifications:

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Working knowledge of food safety principles.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.Ability to write simple correspondence.Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Computer Skills:

Has advanced basic computer job skills including logging on to systems, ability to communicate by email, ability to compose documents, enter database information, create presentations, download forms, and preserve/backup important data.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

This position requires a valid Oregon Food Handler’s card, ServSafe certification, and First Aid & CPR certification.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. In compliance with covid-19 protocols, employees are asked to wear a face mask when not actively consuming food/beverage.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather);work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold (non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Our Commitment:

Camp Fire welcomes and embraces all youth of diverse cultures, beliefs, experiences, and identities. We are committed to creating a culturally-responsive, inclusive, and safe environment for all children, families and staff.

Camp Fire Columbia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, gender, gender expression and identification, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

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