Camp Cook/housekeeper- Burkesville, KY

Burkesville, KY 42717, USA Req #14278
Friday, April 16, 2021
The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has an opening for Camp Cook/Housekeeper or the Kentucky- Tennessee Territory, located in Burkesville, Kentucky.

Compensation $11.00 per hour  

 
Job Summary
Performs a variety of housekeeping duties for a social service shelter/lodge; cooks and serves meals; cleans bedrooms; washes, stores, and distributes linens; ensures the neatness and cleanliness of the shelter/lodge daily. Plans, prepares, cooks and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules; ensures all meals are prepared and served in a safe and presentable manner; cleans kitchen facilities, equipment, and appliances; maintains inventory of kitchen supplies and food in a neat and orderly manner; assigns, instructs and monitors work of Camp Kitchen Assistant.
 

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to perform general maintenance and cleaning activities for buildings and grounds. Ability to follow instructions and work independently. Knowledge of current health and safety laws and practices is essential. Knowledge of and experience in preparation of special dietary foods including vegetarian foods. Knowledge of proper cooking methods and procedures. Knowledge of meal planning techniques.  Knowledge of acceptable food storage and cleaning techniques.  Ability to assign, instruct, train, and monitor the work of other kitchen staff.  Ability to cook nutritional, tasteful, and safe food for large groups in a timely manner. Ability to properly clean kitchen appliances and utensils. Ability to order food and kitchen supplies in a economical manner and to maintain an adequate level of inventory. Ability to communicate and work with groups participating (age and skill levels) and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff. Ability to observe camper and staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.  Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.  Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid; Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers. Ability to meet attendance requirements.  Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.  Ability to cook, taste, and smell food.
 
 
Education and Experience
Three years’ experience cooking food for large groups with some experience coordinating the work of other kitchen staff preferred, and Six months experience performing general housekeeping duties, or Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
 
 
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
Some physical requirements of the Camp Dining Room Attendant position could be endurance including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate dining room equipment and activities are required.  Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility available.  Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying environmental conditions.
 
Additional Comments:
All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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Application Submittal Period: 7/30/2021 – 8/14/2021

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 
 
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled 
 
To apply, please complete our on-line application at www.salvationarmycareers.org.      Interested candidates should apply to: WWW.SalvationArmycareers.org
 

 

Other details

  • Job Family KT-NON-EXEMPT
  • Job Function Camp
  • Pay Type Hourly
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  • Burkesville, KY 42717, USA