POSITION SUMMARY:
Help prepare delicious meals for 250 kids and staff at Agassiz Village Summer Camp in Poland, Maine. Kitchen Assistants assist in all aspects of kitchen operations (dish washing, food prep, etc.) to ensure the timely preparation at the highest quality of all meals required for the Camp community. The Kitchen Assistant works in a team to support the Head Chef/ Food Service Manager to ensure compliance with the Department of Health and USDA guidelines. The Kitchen Assistant performs job duties consistent with the mission and goals of Agassiz Village. On site housing available.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Able to lift and carry heavy items and be in good physical condition.
· Be able to read and understand English.
· Commit to the entire summer season.
· Able to function effectively in the context of a team setting.
· Enjoy being around children.
· Demonstrate integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the culture, values, and mission of Agassiz Village.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Kitchen Assistant shall:
1. Assist Chefs as directed with food preparation, serving and clean up.
2. Operate dishwasher, including the loading, unloading and storage of clean dishes.
3. Maintain cleanliness and order in the serving and food preparation area.
4. Assist in organizing all deliveries upon arrival.
5. Properly store supplies in storerooms, refrigerator, and freezer.
6. Maintain storeroom, walk-in refrigerator, and freezer in good, safe order.
7. Assist with the set-up of special events and other activities as needed.
8. Participate in the thorough cleaning of the kitchen each day according to the Department of Health guidelines.
9. Be required to perform heavy lifting to bring food and supplies to the kitchen.
10. Consistently maintain appropriate and professional conduct and interactions with Staff and campers.
11. Store and handle food properly in compliance with the Health Department and Food Service Director’s requirements
12. Act as a responsible member of the Camp community both in and outside of the Camp environment during term of employment.
13. Participate in staff and other meetings, such as in-service training and staff development and orientation activities.
About Agassiz Village:
Agassiz Village is a nonprofit youth development organization whose mission is to “prepare youth for life’s journey.” Through our exceptional summer camp experience and year-long programming, youth develop and practice critical leadership and life-shaping skills that positively impact their futures. For 86 years, children from under-resourced communities in New England have come to our 330-acre lakefront overnight camp in Poland, Maine to experience unique learning opportunities, be challenged to discover interests, uncover new skills, make lifetime friendships, and connect with inspiring mentors. In addition, teens in our year-round program are supported to graduate high-school and prepare to be career/college ready.
Our Staff Culture: We work hard to establish a collaborative and positive community where we treat one another with kindness, understanding, and give one another the benefit of doubt. We celebrate new ideas, encourage making mistakes and trying again, and emphasize effort rather than perfection. At Agassiz Village, performing well at your job means also contributing positively to our team and environment. We teach our campers how to be compassionate, how to build connections, help them to build their confidence, and help them to bounce back when things don’t go their way. That means that we need to be strong role models of these qualities as well. Most of all, we emphasize constant growth and improvement and are always striving to find a better way to do what we do.
14. Perform all other duties as may be assigned.
Join our team where your culinary skills will shine and help us create a memorable summer for our campers!
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: From $15.10 per hour
Work Location: In person
