Kitchen Aide Summer Camp at GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN – Columbus, Michigan

Position Summary:
To assist with kitchen, dining room, and housekeeping operations and provide camp food service in accordance with all applicable State of Michigan Camp Licensing Rules, and/or St. Clair Department of Environmental Health Codes.

Essential Requirements:
To incorporate opportunities for teaching courage, confidence, and character during daily interaction with campers and staff.
Assist in preparing meals as directed by the Kitchen Supervisor.
Act as the supervisor on duty when the Kitchen Supervisor is off-site to ensure all safety measures are met.
Ensure that ample provisions are supplied for guests as directed.
Follow the direction of the Kitchen Supervisor in preparing food, stocking incoming orders and ensuring all staff are maintaining health codes related to kitchen, dining hall, and stock room cleanliness.
Before, during and after every meal:
o Assist in meal preparation as directed.
o Set up carts for tables.
o Keep supply of milk, water, and/or juice available to patrons in the dining hall for meals.
o Assist in dishing up food.
o Put away leftover food. Label and date all containers and leftovers using correct date marking procedures.
o Wipe off the counter.
o Wash, sanitize, and put away dishes, pots, pans, and silverware.
o Clean all the sinks.
o Sweep floors.
o Empty trash after every meal and at the end of the day.
Wipe down all the refrigerators and coolers.
Sweep and mop pack-out, dish room, kitchen, food storage and walk-in refrigerator floors.
Clean the kitchen bathroom.
Keep pack-out area and food storage areas clean - wipe pack-out counters, wash pack-out equipment as needed.
Ensure all safety requirements are being met, as stated by the State of Michigan Camp Licensing Rules, and/or St. Clair Department of Environmental Health Codes.

Additional Responsibilities:
• Clean the stove and ovens.
• Wipe off and straighten food cans and storage shelves.
• Straighten drawers and cupboards.
• Polish stainless-steel fixtures.
• Wash trash cans inside and out.
• Wash the dish room mats and hang them out to dry.
• Wash the kitchen laundry.
• Be available to check in/put away food deliveries and organize the food storage areas as needed.
• Check and refill salt and pepper shakers and salad bar containers as necessary.
• To carry out other duties as delegated by the Head Cook or Food Service Supervisor.

Position Qualifications:
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience in organized professional food service is preferred.
• Online safe food manager's certification required or willing to obtain through our training.
• Hold the minimum certification requirements of CPR and First Aid or willing to obtain through our training.
• Be tactful and respectful with campers, staff, parents, and volunteers at all times.
• Be able to act as the leader for the kitchen when the Kitchen Supervisor is off-site.
• Demonstrate good judgment.
• Demonstrate sound professional ethics.
• Be flexible and willing to learn.
• Be able to evaluate staff skills and talents and provide opportunities for growth and development.
• Good judgment in anticipating and preventing accidents.
• Be able to act calmly, quickly, and give and/or follow directions during an emergency.

Equipment Used: Computer (includes Microsoft Office and Internet), multi-line phone, calculator, printer, copier, commercial dishwasher, meat slicer, commercial grade mixer, commercial toaster, ice machine, grill, griddle, soup vat, convection oven, walk-in refrigerator, walk-in freezer, stand up refrigerator, chest freezer, juice machine, milk machine, frozen drink machine.

Physical Activities: Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, talking, listening, reading, operating equipment (listed above), counting, writing, typing.

Physical Demands: Sufficient strength to lift, push and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance

Work Conditions: Activities occur both inside and outside at Camp Hawthorn Hollow.