Kitchen Staff

Jewishcamp; California (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant camp community as kitchen staff, where you'll prepare delicious meals and foster a positive environment for campers and staff alike. This role is essential for ensuring health and safety standards are met while creating a welcoming atmosphere. You'll have the opportunity to engage in educational activities and contribute to the camp's spirit of fun and camaraderie. With a focus on dietary needs and a kosher kitchen, your culinary skills will shine as you support the camp's mission of inclusivity and joy. Experience the summer of a lifetime while making a meaningful impact!

Qualifications

• Experience in meal preparation and kitchen safety.
• Ability to manage dietary restrictions and allergies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare three meals and snacks daily for camp.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
• Coordinate with Kitchen Director for camp activities.

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety Standards

Kosher Kitchen Maintenance

Team Collaboration

Initiative

Job description

Overview: Tzevet mitbach (kitchen staff) are members of a team led by the Roshei Mitbach (Kitchen Managers). General responsibilities include cooking for all of camp, cleaning the kitchen, working with the rest of the mitbach team, and fostering positive relationships with both kids and tzevet gadol (staff). They are additionally responsible for abiding by and upholding Health Department and ACA health codes for food handling, food preparation and food storage, and for understanding safe food handling for kids with allergies and other food sensitivities. Tzevet mitbach is an integral part of machaneh, and is encouraged to take part in educational activities at camp.
Important Dates:
Chalutz (pre-camp training and orientation) – June 16th – June 28th
Session 1: June 29th – July 20th
Intersession: July 21st – July 23rd
Session 2: July 24th – August 6th
Decon (closing down camp): August 7th – August 14th

Compensation

$3150

Requirements

Prepare 3 meals and 3 snacks for camp on a daily basis.Understand health and safety standards and keep the kitchen up to code throughout the course of the summer.Ensure all Covid-19 policies and protocolsEnsure that the kitchen is a physically safe environment as best as possibleHandling, cleaning, and storing equipment properlyMaintain a kosher kitchen (to the best of our ability) and be aware and attentive to dietary needs and allergies of all campers and staff.Prepare meal alternatives for food sensitive people and people with dietary restrictions and be patient when handling these instances.Ensure that tzevet (staff) and kids feel comfortable asking for what they need.Learn to take initiative with performing tasks in the kitchen.Help with receiving orders, unloading, checking inventory, straightening shelves and refrigerators, cleaning the kitchen bathroom, and keeping the kitchen and storage areas clean and sanitary.In coordination with Kitchen Director, aspire to plan, lead and participate in camp’s activities.Be a part of relevant tzevet-wide trainings and educational programs.Be present for on blocks with kids (most members of mitbach will have one on-block).Be a part of the greater Gilboa community (i.e. camp-wide programs) when possible.Be a part of tzevet vaadot (staff committees) processes: planning and running necessary programming.Adhere to all tzevet responsibilities regarding campers’ health, safety, and wellbeing.Once camp begins, all tzevet (staff) get approximately 4 off days for the whole summer in addition to off-blocks.Be a part of bringing fun ideas to the mitbach (ex: music, group bonding activities, etc.)

How to Apply

To apply please fill out an application here: https://campgilboa.campintouch.com/ui/forms/application/staff/App#ApplicationSeasonAll applicants will be verified by the Kitchen Director with input and support from the Rosh (Head Director). This verification process includes looking at background, character, previous relevant experiences, submission of references, and an interview.