Kitchen Assistant (Summer Position) - Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan

Position Summary:

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

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Ensure the ample provisions are supplied for guests as directed.
• Follow the direction of the Kitchen Supervisor in preparing food, stocking incoming orders and maintaining health codes as related to kitchen, dining hall and stock room cleanliness.
• Before, during and after every meal

• Assist in meal preparation as directed.
• Set up carts for tables.
• Keep supply of milk, water and/or juice available to patrons in the dining hall for meals.
• Supervise the hoppers in setting tables before each meal.
• Assist in dishing up food.
• Put away left -over food. Label and date all containers and leftovers using correct date marking procedures.
• Wipe off counters.
• Wash, sanitize and put away dishes, pots, pans, silverware.
• Clean all sinks.
• Sweep floors.
• Empty trash after every meal and at the end of the day.
• Wipe down all refrigerators and coolers.
• Sweep and mop pack-out, dish room, kitchen, food storage and walk-in refrigerator floors.
• Clean kitchen bathroom.
• Keep pack-out area and food storage areas clean - wipe pack-out counters, wash pack-out equipment as needed.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Clean 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 dish room mats and hang out to dry.
• Wash 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 16 years of age.
• Experience in organized professional food service is preferred.
• Online safe food handler'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.
• 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.
• Knowledge of safety practices as applicable.

Essential Requirements:

• Become a registered member of Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.
• Hold the minimum certification requirements of CPR and First Aid and safe food handler's certification (provided through staff training).
• The Camp Director and Kitchen Supervisor shall provide access to all applicable State Licensing Rules, and GSUSA guidelines and assist in interpretation of each.

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: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently

Work Conditions: Work may take place both inside and outside.