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Assistant Cook

 

Time Frame: May 26 – August 7, 2010

Compensation: $180-200/week, plus room and board, workers compensation and laundry

Responsible To: Head Cook and Summer Camp Director

Minimum Qualifications
* Desire to work in the food service area
* Ability to read menus, weights and measures
* Ability to work well with others
* Ability to accept supervision as well as take initiative

General Responsibilities

  1. Assist Head Cook in preparing foods by performing any combination of the following tasks:
  2. wash, peel vegetables; prepare poultry and meats; prepare breads, stir and strain soups and vegetables, weigh and measure foods, carry pans and pots, store food, clean utensils and area, distribute food and supplies
  3. help wash all dishes
  4. Assist in any area of the kitchen, dining room, or dish room, as requested by Head Cook.
  5. Take responsibility for meal preparation, as directed by the Head Cook.
  6. Assistant Cooks may be asked to share responsibilities of the following jobs. These jobs could be designated by the Head Cook or Summer Camp Director:
  7. Head Cook's helper
  8. Pot washer/dishwasher
  9. Pantry and salad person
  10. Help unload and store supplies, and help move supplies around kitchen. Learn "kitchen routine" within the first week and be able to follow it independently.
  11. These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned and other duties may be assigned as required. See Program Support as well.

Essential Functions

  1. Must be able to lift/unload/move food and supplies. Lift dishes to their storage location. Use kitchen equipment safely. Operate electrical and mechanical equipment. Operate dishwasher. Determine cleanliness of dishes, food contact surfaces, and kitchen area. Assess condition of food.
  2. Must be able to tolerate long hours of standing.

How do I apply?
For any of our Summer Positions, download and print an application or apply online. We will begin accepting applications on January 4, 2010.
If you have any questions concerning staff positions, or need additional information, contact Brett via email brett@sonlightcamp.org or call him at 970.749.3087.

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