Job Details
**Kitchen Assistant**
Boscobel, WI Lake Valley Camp (seasonal) Lake Valley Camp (seasonal)
**KITCHEN ASSISTANT**
Position Description
**ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION**: Our mission is to bring out the limitless potential in young leaders through extraordinary experiences and nurturing relationships.
**POSITION MISSION:** Provide a safe and healthy atmosphere for the entire camp community by working collaboratively with the food services team to prepare fresh, nutritious meals on time for each meal.
**BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY**
* Work efficiently with the food services team to provide fresh food on time for each meal, including: gathering ingredients, washing produce, counting out food service items, and serving as a backup cook as needed.
* Ensure that kitchen areas and food service equipment are safe and sanitary, including but not limited to: the washing, sanitization and storage of dishes, cleanliness of the dining hall and surrounding areas, and kitchen laundry.
* Assist Cooks in setting up food, supplies, and utensils for family-style dining.
* Support Cooks in maintaining clean and sanitary work stations.
**COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS**
* This position is compensated at a rate of $600 per week, pre-tax.
* Our summer seasonal staff are paid on a bi-weekly basis and are classified as exempt, seasonal employees.
* All meals are provided during camp sessions, and on-site, shared housing will be provided for staff who live outside the local Boscobel area.
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES**
* ***Key competencies****:* Grit, Growth Mindset, Self Management, Teamwork, Empathy, and Initiative
* You believe that with the right support and access to quality programs and experiences that all young people are able to achieve at the highest level imaginable.
* Ability to work calmly under pressure.
* Ability to both take direction and take initiative in a team environment.
**REQUIREMENTS & CERTIFICATIONS**
* ***Availability***: assigned shifts of 10-12 hours per day on a typical day, and additional hours when necessary.
* The camp kitchen season runs from late May to August 14th, 2022, with possibility of working retreat weekends in the spring and fall of 2022.
* If living on site, must be able to live in shared staff housing.
* Must be at least 18 and/or have a high school diploma or GED to apply.
* A valid and up-to-date ServSafe Food Handler certification (PEAK can support in attaining)
* Current age-appropriate CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification (PEAK will provide during staff training if needed).
**REPORTING AND RELATIONSHIPS**
* You will report to the Food Service Manager.
**PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS**
* Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds (with or without assistance).
* Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 12 hours)
* The camp environment is often hot and humid. You must be able to work in a commercial kitchen for sustained periods of time without air conditioning.
* Position requires working weekends and evenings, with time off in between camp sessions.
**ADDITIONAL COMMENTS**:
*The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made in appropriate circumstances to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.*
*PEAK Initiative is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.*