Kitchen Assistant - Camp Juniper Knoll

Work Commitment

Dates: May 29-August 2
Includes staff training
Camp is closed June 19 and July 3-5; these days are unpaid
Weekly Schedule: 11:00 a.m. Sunday-7:00 p.m. Friday
- Daily 2-hour break Monday-Thursday; one 30-minute break for every 5 hours worked if commuting
- Staff who choose to commute rather than live on-site typically work 40 hours a week, between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m;
actual daily shifts vary and will be determined in conversation with the Camp Director.
- Staff are required to work Saturday, August 1 and may be asked to work Saturday, July 18

Qualifications

• Loves to interact with children and has prior experience working with children of various ages
• Enjoys working in a busy kitchen environment and has prior food service experience
• Current Food Handlers certification
• Must be 17+ years old as of May 25, 2026; staff living on-site must be 18+ as of May 25, 2026
• Proof of health physical clearing the candidate for work in a camp setting
• Willingness to work and, at times, live in an indoor and outdoor camp setting, which includes working irregular hours with limited or simple equipment, rustic facilities, wildlife and insects; limited technology while at camp, and daily exposure to sun, rain, and other weather conditions

Responsibilities

• Role model problem-solving, collaboration, and initiative to campers and other staff
• Assist in creating a clean, safe, and accommodating food service experience for campers and staff
• Prepare, serve, and clean up meals served at camp with the help of other food service staff
• Aid in the management of inventories, receiving orders, and storing of food and supplies
• Aid in preparing pack-outs for cook-outs and field trips
• Aid in the cleanliness and sanitation of dishes, kitchen equipment, kitchen, and dining hall- including but not limited to keeping drinking water containers clean and full, sanitizing food surfaces, dishwashing, proper food and equipment storage, sweeping, and mopping
• Aid in the management of food allergies and special dietary needs of campers and staff
• Aid in the opening and closing of food service operations for the resident camp season
• Aid in ensuring the kitchen and dining hall meet state laws, local laws, American Camping Association standards, and Girl Scout standards in all areas
• Other duties as assigned

Camp Staff Benefits

• Pay: $100 a day ($15 an hour if commuting)
• Included room and board for staff 18+
• ServSafe Handler, First Aid and CPR certifications
• Access to GSGCNWI Employee Assistance Program