Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Position Summary

A Kitchen Cook is part of the team who assist the food service coordinator in the operation of the kitchen and dining hall. Responsibilities will rotate from kitchen to dining hall to dish room depending on the group and the food service need. The Kitchen cook provides assistance in preparing and serving food, setting up/cleaning the dining hall, inventory, and dishes.

Essential Functions

• Assist in the daily operations of the camp food service operation.
• Set up food supplies and utensils for dining hall food distribution.
• Store food and leftovers at proper temperature and proper storage locations
• Serve the food.
• Clean and maintain all food preparation storage equipment.
• Prepare and store food according to camp and health code procedures.
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness of food room, dish room, equipment, refrigerators, freezers, and food preparation areas.
• Keep kitchen cupboards, walls, and countertops wiped clean and sanitize daily.
• Assist in the preparation of food.
• Follow rotating schedule set by Food Service Coordinator
• Protect the health & safety of guests & staff.
• Be responsible for the safety and upkeep of the dish room.
• Stack, wash & store dishes and upkeep of dish room, prep room & kitchen floors
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness.
• Assist in the supervision of on-call staff and/or internship staff.
• Responsible for any other duties assigned by the Camp Director or his designate

Working Conditions

• Tie back hair and use head cover as designated by the Food Service Coordinator
• Wash hands regularly throughout shift
• Wear a clean apron while working.
• Dress should be appropriate and modest. Camp will provide aprons and chef coats. The following should not be worn: No tank tops. No clothing that reveals mid-drifts or cleavage. No clothes worn that others can see boxers or underwear. NO OPEN TOE OR OPEN BACK SHOES!

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Work as a team player
• Knowledge of basic food handling safety standards
• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to grasp, reach overhead, push, pull and carry objects such as chairs, dish racks, tables, etc.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability, both visual and auditory, to identify safety hazards and monitor guest and staff behavior and enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures
• Ability to walk, stand, bend and stretch
• Ability to lift, up to approximately 50 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment.
• Physical ability to operate kitchen equipment according to safe recommended methods
• Physical ability and endurance to perform tasks while standing for long periods of time (60 minutes or more)
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness or injury).