Kitchen Aide
2 weeks ago
House In The Wood
Job Description
Job Title: Kitchen Aide
Reports to: Kitchen Coordinator
Starting Salary: $15.40 hourly; Seasonal with opportunity for extended employment
Office/Work Site: House In The Wood, Delavan Wisconsin
Schedule: Flexible Hours/Shifts: Mornings, Afternoons, Evenings, Weekends Available
Position Summary:
House In The Wood is a summer camp, outdoor education center and retreat center located on Lake Delavan in Wisconsin. We are a program of Northwestern Settlement, a nonprofit located in Chicago, and we have worked with low-income families in Chicago for over 100 years. Under the direction of the Kitchen Coordinator, this position performs the following responsibilities:
Assists with the implementation of the Summer Food Services Program (SFSP).
Assists Cooks with the preparation of Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Snack, Supper, Evening Snack and individual cookouts and campouts per kitchen schedule.
Primary responsibility is dishwashing and cleanup of kitchen area, basement and dining hall.
Follows American Camp Association (ACA) standards and health regulations relating to the kitchen and food service.
Engages with campers in a friendly, positive manner. (Leave discipline to counselors).
Actively participates in sanitation and chemical training prior to operation and as needed.
Performs a self check of the sanitation and general maintenance of the kitchen and dining hall once every week.
After the initial period of on-the-job training, operate independently to maintain standards of cleanliness and assist with Food Service.
This position summary should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this position summary.
Essential Job Functions:
Ability to maintain and implement the Summer Food Service Program under the supervision of the Kitchen Coordinator.
Ability to communicate and work with campers and staff, and to provide necessary instruction.
Physical ability to operate the dishwasher and put away the dishes. Ability to clean all of the necessary areas in the kitchen and dining hall.
Ability to prep vegetables and assist with the cooking of other meals.
Ability to accept and give supervision and guidance.
Required Experience:
Kitchen experience preferred but not required. We will provide all necessary training for this position.
ServSafe Certification preferred but not required.
Statement of Non Discrimination
Northwestern Settlement is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.
