Camp Dining Room Attendant

Job Summary

Assists in serving of meals; cleans the kitchen and dining area; maintains inventory.

Essential Functions

Performs all duties in accordance with prescribed regulatory compliance guidelines as well as American Camp Association accreditation standards.

Maintains awareness of the dining area to ensure safety, fire and health policies and procedures are observed at all times; reports any deviation to the Camp Dining Hall Supervisor.

Maintains personal hygiene according to health regulations (i.e. washing of hands, hair put back, closed toes shoes, etc.);Duties include setting tables, serving on the food line at all meals, cleaning the dining room, bathrooms and surrounding areas.

Cleaning of the dining hall to include: sweeping, mopping, polishing and waxing the kitchen and dining room floors.

Ensures the cleanliness of the tables, chairs, condiment holders, refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, coffee makers, stoves, and ovens.

Assists in ensuring that all garbage containers in kitchen and dining areas are leak proof and securely covered and tied when not in use.

Coordinates the disposal of trash and recyclables.

Maintains inventory; ensure items are stocked and organized with supplies; advise the Camp Dining Hall supervisor of any needs.

Dining room staff may be asked to assist the cooks.

Before Meals

Arrives 45 minutes before scheduled mealtime

Prepares pre-meal assignments given by Camp Dining Hall Supervisor

Washes hands before serving or putting out food

Wears serving gloves at all times while serving food.

Wears closed toe shoes at all times while in dining room and working.

During Meals

Serves food as directed by Camp Dining Hall Supervisor.

Passes out milk at the end of the serving line.

Attends to camper's tables and drink room as assigned.

No sitting, eating or drinking during camper meal times.

After Meals

Helps with clearing of tables. Remove plates, silverware, and any other items that need to be washed. Take any unopened condiments back to the kitchen and put away.

Wipes off table and chairs.

Sweeps under each table after each meal. After evening meal sweep and mop floor.

Resets tables for each meal.

Participates enthusiastically as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights and other all-camp activities and camp functions.

Sits with camper tables during meals and serve as a table monitor when needed.

Keeps personal living quarters neat, clean and ready for inspection.

Be available to participate and assist with camp programs and activities as directed by the Camp Director.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of cleaning practices, methods, and techniques.

Ability to assist in the preparation and presentation of meals.

Ability to wash dishes and kitchen appliances.

Ability to clean kitchen and dining area.

Ability to build and maintain effective mentor relationships with children and youth.

Ability to communicate effectively with campers and camp staff.

Ability to communicate and work with groups participating (age and skill levels) and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff.

Ability to observe camper and staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.

Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.

Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid; Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.

Ability to observe children and youth and ensure their safety.

Education and Experience

Six months experience working in a kitchen preferred,

or

any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications

Certified in first aid and CPR

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Some physical requirements of the Camp Dining Room Attendant position could be endurance including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate dining room equipment and activities are required. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility available. Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying environmental conditions.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

Click the link below to apply for the position:

https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/uss/careers

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Other details

• Job Family KT-EXEMPT
• Job Function Food Service
• Pay Type Salary

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