Summer Sleepaway 2024 at Camp Kaufmann
Dining Hall Staff

 

Position Description
The Dining Hall Staff are responsible for the configuration and cleanliness of the dining hall, Girl HQ. They assist the Dining Hall Manager and other kitchen personnel in meal preparation, dining hall set-up/breakdown, and laundry services. They will act in accordance with the New York Department of Health (NYDOH), Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), and the American Camp Association (ACA) standards while being passionate about the mission of Girl Scouting and the positive impact of camp.

 

Responsibilities

  • Work with the Dining Hall Manager to set up prior to meals, making sure all equipment and stations are in place.
  • Unload food deliveries, stock, and track inventory, and keep the storeroom organized.
  • Assist with arranging and maintaining dining hall equipment, instructional rooms, and dining areas.
  • Monitor and refill items such as juices, milk, coffee, condiments, and salad bar foods.
  • Manage laundry facilities, including bi-weekly linen and towel cleaning services.
  • Keep the kitchen, dining hall, instructional rooms, and garbage areas clean at all times.
  • Assist in the serving of food during meals and special events (e.g., cookouts), as needed.
  • Assist the dishwashers with the collection of dishes, as needed.
  • Maintain and follow all health regulations in the kitchen (washing of hands, keeping hair back and undercover, no open-toed shoes, no tank tops).
  • Help ensure that the camp meets ACA and NYSDOH standards; training provided.
  • Arrive promptly to the dining hall, Girl HQ, at assigned times.
  • Report all maintenance issues and incidents/accidents to the Dining Hall Manager immediately.
  • Enthusiastically participate in all aspects of camp, including staff training, team building, and debriefing.
  • Subscribe to the mission and values of the Girl Scouts by becoming a member.
  • Provide excellent customer service to all staff members, campers, caregivers, and other visitors to camp.
  • Excellent communicator and works as a team player.
  • Set a good example for campers and staff regarding cleanliness, punctuality, respect, appropriate language, attire, etc.
  • Comply with all personnel policies communicated in staff training and staff manual.
  • Accept other tasks and responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Dining Hall Manager, Assistant Camp Director, and Camp Director.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Clearance through the Sex Offender Registry and Criminal Background Check.
  • Willingness to prioritize the needs of Girl Scouts and Camp Kaufmann.
  • Desire and ability to work with and relate to children and peers.
  • The acceptance and understanding that employment is at a sleepaway (overnight) camp and that work hours are irregular. Candidates must live locally or on-site and be available to work for the entire summer season (June 23rd – August 11th).
  • Demonstrate enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, integrity, self-control, and an ability to adapt well to changing situations.
  • Possess the strength and endurance required to succeed in a Sleepaway camp environment.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Holds required certifications or is willing to obtain required certifications on Food Handlers License, kitchen equipment-specific training, etc.
  • Prior professional kitchen, camp, or outdoor experience.

 

Physical Demands
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  • Ability to lift 40 pounds.
  • Good health and the stamina necessary to work in a camp setting.
  • Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time while leading programming.

 

Required

  • Candidates must be available to attend ALL trainings as needed (June 23rd – July 6th) in preparation for the summer program and work for the ENTIRE 5 weeks of camp and clean up (July 7th – August 11th). Additional certification classes may also be required. Those applicants who cannot attend these training dates will NOT be considered.

 

Compensation

  • $60 - $80 per diem rate range (based on experience and certifications)
  • Room and board while at camp.
  • Time off: Friday evening to Saturday evening each week.

 

No phone calls, please.

The Girl Scouts of Greater New York are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description. Any essential function or requirement of this job will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent or applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation(s) for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent or applicant when possible.