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Job Description
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 to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
SCOPE OF POSITION:
To assist with the daily preparation of food from menus that have been established. To assist with the preparation of food in such a way that will make a positive contribution to the health and nutritional standards of Camp Gifford. To help in the supervision of meal preparation giving guidance to other kitchen staff in the absence of the Head 1st Cook.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Experience working with children preferred
- Kitchen experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Possess all food handler certification(s) as required by state and local law
- Able to maintain cleanliness & safety standards for kitchen and food services
- Possess good leadership skills and ability to supervise other staff
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Computer literate in Microsoft Office (Word Excel and Publisher) required
- Be able to pass a child safety background check
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Create and produce menu items according to USDA SFSP summer meal patterns
- Assist with all food service preparation as assigned by the Head 1st) Cook
- Assist with meal service portioning as assigned by the Head 1st) Cook
- Be familiar with quantity requirements for menu items and ready to take the lead on meal preparation and portioning if required
- Assist with all inventory procedures making certain all food removed from stock room refrigerators and freezer is properly accounted for and documented by those removing the food
- Coordinate your daily work schedule with the Head 1st) Cook for efficient preparation of food
- Assist with cleaning and care of kitchen all work areas and equipment
- Maintain safe work habits in accordance with all government regulations. Make certain that behavior of those in the kitchen area is always exemplary and in keeping with professional standards.
- Work in harmony with all other cooks and food service staff relative to daily work schedules for the efficient operation of food services
- Assist in other duties as assigned by the Head 1st Cook or Summer Operations Director
- Ensure camp staff snack and evening camper snack is served and cleaned up
- Assist in communicating needs from the kitchen and staff to the Food Service Manager
- Supervise kitchen operations in the absence of Food Service Manager
- Participate in retreats as needed and scheduled
- Performs other duties as assigned
GENERAL DUTIES:
- Exhibit effective Christlike conduct and service as an appropriate example for campers and staff
- Give support to the total camping program performing all other duties required to provide a consistently excellent program
- Attend and participate in all camp programs as required including but not limited to evening programs chapel activities and staff meetings
- Follow all policies and procedures
- Maintain cleanliness and order in your person and living quarters
- Assist with cleanup of the total camp at the end of teach session and at the conclusion of the summer
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Sit walk stand bend squat climb kneel and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
- Grasp push pull objects and reach overhead
- Operate telephone and computer
- Lift up to 25 lbs.
- Understand verbal and written information
- Sweep clean and perform other janitorial tasks as needed
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
BENEFITS:
A generous benefits package is included with fulltime positions: paid holidays vacation time sick time and medical vision and dental insurance.
Health Insurance: Low biweekly premiums for employeeonly coverage Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area. Voluntary 1 and family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered.
Life and Voluntary Options. An employerpaid life insurance policy covers employees. Voluntary supplemental life shortterm and longterm disability plans are available.
Retirement Plans: Employerfunded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50 vested at five years eligible service time. Plus an employeefunded voluntary 403(b) option.
Parental Leave: The benefit is 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events.
Sick Leave: 12 days of Sick Leave annually accruing from day one eligible for use after three months service time.
Paid Vacation:
- Two weeks annually accruing from day one for nonexempt positions
- Four weeks annually accruing from day one for exempt positions
- Accrued vacation is eligible for use after six months service time
Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays 1 floating holiday per year
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
Employment Type
Full-Time
