Kitchen Staff

Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center; Colorado; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center is seeking Kitchen Staff for their summer camp. This seasonal, full-time role involves supporting food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with camp operations. Candidates should be energetic and willing to collaborate in a dynamic environment, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for campers.

Qualifications

• Willingness to perform varied tasks and work collaboratively.
• Ability to organize and handle camper items carefully.
• Compliance with employment requirements, including background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal prep, dining hall setup, dishwashing, and equipment cleaning.
• Support kosher and allergen separation practices during food handling.
• Wash, dry, and fold camper laundry; maintain supplies.

Skills

Collaboration

Organization

Food Safety Compliance

Energetic Attitude

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

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The JCC Ranch Camp, operated by Denver JCC, is a premier summer camp and a great place to work during the summer. Staff members help create a thriving community, ensuring campers have a safe and enjoyable experience. Your role as part of the Kitchen and Operations team involves supporting food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and managing kosher and allergen practices. You will also assist with camp operations, including laundry and light housekeeping, contributing to a welcoming environment.

All staff collaborate with the Camp Supervisory Team to resolve issues related to kitchen, food safety, housekeeping, and personnel. Attendance at Staff Orientations and availability to live at camp or work full-time from mid-May to mid-August is required. There is also flexibility for shoulder seasons in late-April, May, August, September, and October.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal prep, dining hall setup, dishwashing, and equipment cleaning, following health and safety standards.
• Support kosher and allergen separation practices during food handling and serving.
• Wash, dry, and fold camper laundry; maintain laundry and bathroom supplies; report hazards.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including supporting camp activities and events.

Physical Demands & Environment

This role requires walking, standing, running, swimming, and lifting, often in outdoor and indoor settings, sometimes in noisy or stressful conditions.

Qualifications

• Willingness to perform varied tasks and work collaboratively.
• Ability to organize and handle camper items carefully.
• Compliance with employment requirements, including background checks and references.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, creative, and open-minded attitude.

Preferred Skills

• Food Handler Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Familiarity with kosher and allergen protocols.
• Experience in food service, housekeeping, or laundry is a plus.

This is a seasonal, full-time position with no benefits. The organization values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.