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Job Description:
The Kitchen Assistant works under the Head Chef in collaboration with 2-3 other Kitchen Assistants. They are responsible for preparing three meals daily for approximately 130-150 people and supporting the cleanup process after each meal. At Camp Tamarack, we strive to be known for our delicious, home-cooked meals that contribute to the overall camp experience.
Meal Preparation: Prepare nutritious, well-balanced meals that cater to both staff and campers of all ages, ensuring meals are both enjoyable and health-conscious.
Dietary Accommodation: Prepare meals that meet the specific dietary needs and restrictions of campers and staff, including vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose-free, and nut-free diets. Ensure all food preparation follows allergy-safe practices.
Cleanup: Assist in washing dishes, cleaning kitchen equipment, and maintaining a tidy kitchen environment after meal service.
Food Safety Standards: Maintain food handling practices in accordance with Oregon Food Handler s certification, ensuring that kitchen, refrigerators, and pantries are consistently clean, organized, and in compliance with food safety regulations.
Recipe Execution and Flexibility: Follow recipes closely, while also being able to adapt and improvise when necessary. Make use of available ingredients to create meals that meet the needs of campers and staff.
Minimize Food Waste: Repurpose leftover food into new dishes, creatively using surplus ingredients and reducing waste.
Required Skills:
Cooking and Food Preparation: Ability to prepare large-scale meals for a group of 130-150 people, including menu planning, cooking, and food presentation.
Dietary Knowledge: Ability to cook for diverse dietary needs, including vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, lactose-free, and other allergy-aware meal preparation.
Food Safety and Sanitation: Must possess a valid Oregon Food Handler s Card and demonstrate strong knowledge of food safety standards, kitchen cleanliness, and proper storage techniques. Must maintain a safe, organized, and hygienic kitchen environment.
Communication and Collaboration: Ability to communicate clearly with kitchen staff, camp leadership, and other departments to coordinate meal planning and service. Must work well in a team environment.
Adaptability: Ability to adjust to changing schedules, weather, and food requirements during the camp season. Flexibility to adapt menus and preparation methods based on available ingredients and resources.
Physical Stamina: The ability to work long hours on your feet, often in a hot kitchen environment. Must be able to lift heavy kitchen equipment and food items as needed.
Problem-Solving and Conflict Resolution: Ability to manage and resolve conflicts effectively between staff members.
Commitment to Inclusion: Strong commitment to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for all campers and staff, ensuring that each individual feels valued, respected, and supported regardless of background, identity, or ability.
Growth Mindset: Demonstrates a growth mindset by embracing challenges, learning from feedback, and encouraging campers and staff to do the same. Ability to view mistakes as opportunities for learning and personal growth.
Preferred Skills:
Previous Kitchen Experience: Experience working in a camp, school, or other institutional kitchen setting, ideally in a leadership role overseeing food preparation for large groups.
Spanish Language Skills: Proficiency in Spanish, allowing for the ability to communicate with Spanish-speaking staff or campers, creating a more inclusive kitchen environment.
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