Assistant Cook - Army Lake Camp

About the role

This is a seasonal position (June 7, 2026-August 1, 2026).

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and serving meals and snacks per menus and schedules
• Ensure all foods are maintained at proper temperatures
• Communicate to Lead Cook and/or Dining Room Host/Hostess needs relating to food service, for example, the number of serving bowls and utensils needed
• Carry out assignments given by the Lead Cook and/or Food Service Manager
• Supervise kitchen staff
• Supervise food preparation by the Food Service Assistants when the Lead Cook and Food Service Manager are not on duty
• Supervise assigned Food Service Assistants in cleaning Dining Hall after meals
• Report staff who come to work late and/or do not adequately perform assigned tasks or are insubordinate to the Food Service Manager
• Aid in ensuring safe working conditions for all kitchen staff
• Food Service storage and refrigeration
• Assist with (and when in charge, supervise) the proper storage of all leftovers
• Assist in instructing kitchen staff on proper storage procedures of all foods
• Make sure no food is placed on the floors of the walk-in refrigerator and freezer and storeroom
• Aid in rotating stock in refrigerators, freezers, and storeroom
• Assist with proper storage of all food deliveries
• Cleaning Responsibilities
• Wipe down stoves and ovens each day
• Maintain clean food preparation areas
• Thoroughly clean stoves and ovens once a week
• Aid in cleaning of kitchen, freezers, refrigerators, storerooms, dish room, dining room, all food preparation surfaces, ceiling fans, and stove fans
• Food Inventory
• Report food items that are in short supply or out of stock to the Lead Cook and/or Food Service Manager immediately
• Record food used for each meal on the production sheet for Summer Food Service Program
• Aid in any other ways to make the kitchen run smoothly
• Perform special assignments given by the Lead Cook and/or Food Service Manager
• Participate in all assigned staff meetings
• Follow all camp policies and procedures

Requirements

• Possess supervisory experience and skills supporting teamwork
• Minimum age of 18 required
• Current, or have ability to obtain, American Red Cross CPR and FA
• Must successfully complete Serve Safe certification
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand long hours
• Housing on campgrounds throughout duration of employment to be negotiated
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative and be a self-starter
• An attention to detail
• A positive attitude and the ability to be flexible considering changing job situations/priorities
• Support the philosophy, goals, and objectives of The Salvation Army—Army Lake Camp