Food Service Assistant

Position summary

The Food Service Assistant keeps our dining hall and kitchen clean, safe, and running smoothly. The role centers on dishwashing, serving meals, and cleaning the dining area. There are also opportunities to help with food preparation and guest service. This is a good fit for someone who is dependable, works well on a team, and enjoys serving others.

Primary responsibilities

• Dishwashing: Wash, rinse, sanitize, and put away dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and serving ware using the dish machine and by hand.
• Meal service: Serve food to campers and guests on the serving line, keep serving stations stocked, and follow portion guidelines.
• Food service area cleaning: Clean and sanitize counters, serving lines, equipment, and storage areas; empty trash and recycling.
• Dining tables: Wipe down and sanitize tables and chairs before and after each meal; set up and reset the dining room as needed.
• Floors: Sweep, and mop as needed, in the kitchen and dining hall.
• Food safety: Follow food safety, sanitation, and allergy procedures at all times.
• Teamwork: Take direction from the Executive Chef and support co-workers during busy meal periods.

Additional opportunities

• Food preparation: Help the kitchen team wash, chop, and portion ingredients, assemble salads and snacks, and prepare simple menu items.
• Customer service: Greet campers and guests warmly, answer basic questions about meals, and pass special dietary requests to the Food Service Manager.
• Special events: Assist with conference meals, banquets, and other camp events as scheduled.

Expected hours: 10.0 – 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person