Variety Day and Overnight Camp Shift Nurse Seasonal, Stipend Position Purpose: To assist the Food Service Manager in providing nutritious, well-prepared meals, which are served to all campers, staff, and guests. Physical Aspects of the Job: Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds including unloading food, supplies, and equipment as needed. Ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards of the site and facilities and camper and staff behavior. Physical ability to operate kitchen equipment according to safe, recommended methods. Physical mobility and endurance to perform tasks while standing/walking for long periods of time Determine cleanliness of dishes, food surfaces, and kitchen area. Ability to assess condition of food. Knowledge of current health and safety laws and practices is essential. Knowledge of and experience in preparation of special dietary foods including vegetarian foods. Knowledge of food service sanitation. Essential Job Functions: Assist in the daily operations of the camp’s food service. Prepare and cook food as the menu indicates utilizing frying, boiling, broiling, steaming, roasting of meat, poultry, vegetables, salads, soups, and gravies. Prepare foods including washing and peeling. Bake breads, pastries, muffins, etc. Set up food, supplies, and utensils for dining hall distribution. Store food and leftovers at proper temperature. Assist in routine sanitation of the kitchen and related equipment. Clean and maintain all food-preparation and storage areas. Supervise the cleaning of prep, serving, and dining hall dishes. Reduce waste, reuse items, and recycle as indicated through the camp’s procedures. Work as a member of a food service team. Coordinate schedule and job tasks with other cooks, dining hall manager, and kitchen assistants. Assist with supervising or directing the work of the kitchen assistants. Qualifications: Experience in institutional or food service setting. Desire to work in the food service area. Knowledge of standards of food preparation and serving, storage of food, and kitchen procedures. Contact Hannah Smith at operations@varieytphila.org to receive an employment application.