Prep Cook

The Salvation Army Southern California; Estes Park (CO); On-site; USD 15,185 - 18,939; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave benefit – 12 sick days per year

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern California in Estes Park is looking for a Prep Cook to assist in kitchen duties and maintain cleanliness. Applicants must be 18+, have First Aid and CPR certification, and preferably experience in camp foodservice. You will work closely with kitchen staff, enforce safety policies, and participate in camp programs. This temporary full-time position offers a weekly pay rate of $375 and supports the mission of The Salvation Army.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist Kitchen Manager, 2nd Cook, and Kitchen staff in maintaining kitchen cleanliness.
• Enforce camp policies and procedures.
• Participate in evening programs and spiritual activities.

Skills

First Aid and CPR certification

Foodservice experience

Cleaning skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Education

ServSafe certification

18+ years of age

Job description

Prep Cook

FLSA Status: Temp - FT E

Reports to: Kitchen Manager

Rate of Pay: $375 weekly

Benefits

• Sick leave benefit – 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire; sick time accrual is pro-rated for part‑time hours.)

General Duties

• 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 and participate in Staff Orientation.
• Attend and participate in all camp wide activities, campfires, staff meetings and staff devotions.
• Assist with Camper check‑in and check‑out.

Specific Duties

Safety and Supervision

• Enforce, and abide by, all camp policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the health and well‑being of self and campers.
• Maintain the utmost level of safety for staff and campers at all times.
• Practice and enforce all camp safety regulations and emergency procedures.
• Maintain group/staff control at specialized group activities so that other support staff can focus on safety.
• Ensure compliance with American Camping Association standards of safety and programmatic conduct at all times.
• Coordinate and implement all program components relative to the daily schedule in a timely fashion.
• Attend relevant in‑service trainings.

Weekly Responsibilities

• Assist Kitchen Manager, 2nd Cook, and Kitchen staff in maintaining kitchen cleanliness.
• Attend and participate in Staff Orientation.
• Attend and participate in all camp wide activities, campfires, staff meetings and staff devotions, when able.
• 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.
• Due to the particular nature of the camp program in session, you may be asked to assist in duties not directly related to this specific job description. This is necessary for the smooth operation of the camp. Staff members are expected to comply with all reasonable requests.
• Lastly and most important: Remember to have fun!
• Remember to ask for help because we are here for each other!
• Remember that God is in control. God’s love will be more evident in your actions than your words!
• Remember that God loves you, and we love you!

Qualification And Education Requirements

• 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.

Physical Requirements

Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead. Ability to operate telephone. Ability to lift to 25 pounds. Ability to access and produce information from the computer. Ability to understand written information. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A request to modify or adjust these requirements may be made to your supervisor and HR. The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and presents no undue hardship.