Location: Pendola Center

Position: Summer Camp Kitchen Staff

Classification: Non-Exempt

Schedule: Seasonal June 22 – August 6, 2008

Reports to: Food Service Manager or Pendola Center Director

Job Summary: Assists in the preparation of all meals and snacks for staff and campers.  Responsibilities may include helping to pack food for overnights and trips. 

Essential Elements:

• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the work environment.
• To lift 50 pounds and unload/move food and supplies
• To lift dishes to their storage location
• Ability to assess conditions of food
• Ability to operate electrical and mechanical equipment

General Responsibilities:

• Assist co-workers in preparing foods by performing any combination of the  following tasks:
  • Set-up and break down kitchen daily
  • Prepare foods, vegetables, meats, breads, soups, etc.
  • Wash and store dishes, pots & pans, and utensils
  • Serve food and supplies
  • Help unload, move and store supplies
  • Maintain kitchen, pantry, soup room, and walk-in cleanliness
  • Conduct daily checks of equipment for safety, proper temperatures, cleanliness and good repair
  • Assist in any area of kitchen or dining room, as requested by the head cook
  • Assist in conducting initial and end-of-season inventory, storing and  keeping equipment in good condition
  • Assist in the end of season cleaning of the kitchen
  • Assist in packing materials and supplies for following season
  • Evaluate current season and make suggestions for following season
  • These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned and other duties may be assigned as required.
• 2. To fulfill other staff administrative roles
  • Prepare for and actively participate in staff training, meetings, and supervisory conferences.
  • Set a good example for campers and others, including cleanliness, punctuality, sharing clean-up chores, sportsmanship and table manners.
  • Follow all camp rules and regulations pertaining to smoking, use of alcoholic beverages and use of drugs.
  • Manage personal time off in accordance with camp policy.
  • Main good public relations with campers’ parents and visiting public.
  • As a part of the program team, plan and carry out “all camp” activities, evening activities, Party Day, campfires and afternoon scheduling.
  • Carry out/assist in leading additional activities as requested.
  • These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned and other duties may be assigned as required.

• Desired  Qualifications:
  • Either be (1) a faithful Catholic in good standing with the Church, or (2) a non-Catholic who understands that Camp Pendola is operated as part of the youth ministry of the Diocese of Sacramento, and that he or she will therefore be expected to conduct public activities and relationships in a manner that is compatible with the teachings and missions of the Catholic Church.  Whether Catholic or not, the employee must be able (and will be expected) to comply with diocesan standards of conduct that incorporate Catholic religious perspective on issues of conduct and morality.
  • Ability to menus, weights and measures and follow written recipes.
  • Ability to learn to do tasks assigned
  • Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the work environment.
  • Ability to work well with others.
  • Ability to accept supervision
  • Lifeguard, First Aid and C.P.R. for the Professional Rescuer Certification
  • College student or equivalent, or at least 18 years of age.