Assistant Cook

The Assistant Cook is responsible for providing excellent food service to guests and staff by directly assisting the head cook and being the second in charge of the kitchen. This person would be required to have some experience with the Camp Kadesh kitchen or other similar camp kitchen experience. This person should also be comfortable giving direction to others and have a willingness to oversee the kitchen when the Head Cook is not present.

Remuneration

Organization

  • The Assistant Cook reports directly to the Food Service Manager & Head Cook.

Qualifications

  • Current Food Safety Certificate.

  • Previous cooking/kitchen experience or a passion for cooking and willingness to learn.

  • Previous kids camp experience preferred.

  • Ability to take initiative and accept supervision.

  • Ability to work with other kitchen staff - team player.

  • Flexibility to deal with changing schedules and special dietary concerns.

  • Ability to tolerate long hours of standing.

  • Ability to maintain personal physical, mental, and spiritual health during a fast-paced summer.

  • Adaptable to a constantly changing environment, working with many different personalities.

Expectations

  • Adhere to the Camp Kadesh Staff manual and the MPSM Code of Conduct.

  • Be involved in staff meetings, leadership clusters, one-on-ones, and community groups.

  • Contribute in a positive manner to the Kadesh community.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and lead kitchen staff when the Head Cook is unavailable.

  • Learn kitchen routine within the first week and be able to follow it independently.

  • Be punctual and prepared for shifts.

  • Ability to think on your feet and adapt.

  • Ability to see what needs to be done without needing prompting.

  • Assist Head Cook in preparing foods. This will include:

    • Wash, peel, prepare vegetables

    • Prepare poultry and meats

    • Prepare baked goods including bread, buns, desserts

    • Ensure proper food storage

    • Prepare pots and pans for washing

    • Routine cleaning of kitchen and related equipment

    • Help unload and put away food deliveries

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