Food Service Associate (Summer 2026)

Love people, food, and keeping things clean? Join our team as a Dining Room Host and help make mealtimes the best part of the day for campers!

What You’ll Do:

• Keep the dining room clean, organized, and welcoming
• Assist with meal setup, serving, and clean-up
• Wash dishes, clean floors, manage trash/recycling
• Stock beverage & food stations (coffee, cereal, etc.)
• Greet campers, help with announcements, and create a fun atmosphere
• Work with Food Service & Custodial teams to keep it all running smoothly
• Participate in other camp activities as planned by the Recreation and Ministry Departments, as the schedule allows, mainly after dinner hours.
• Help during camper check-in/out on weekends
• Flex into other roles and temporary assignments to other duties (including Cabin Leader) if needed

If you love the rhythm of the kitchen, thrive on teamwork, and enjoy serving others through food—this role’s for you!

Spiritual

• Is a professing Christian and is supportive of Timber-lee’s mission and core values as well as committed to the truths found in our Statement of Faith.
• Commitment to a Christian lifestyle and demonstration of character in keeping with the biblical model.
• Exhibits a sincere love for the Lord and desires to see people come to know Him personally and grow in their faith.

Organizational

• In agreement of, and supports, Timber-lee's ministries, philosophy and policies.
• Demonstrates excellent work ethic and excels at providing quality customer service.
• Shows willingness to follow regulations and guidelines set down by Timber-lee and the Food Service Department.
• Understands and exhibits behaviors and skills needed to function and be accountable in a team environment.

Positional

• Can take charge of the dining room by greeting and organizing guests for meal lines and food consumption.
• Has the ability to communicate with Food Service coworkers and other staff.
• Is able to present a positive, friendly and helpful attitude to all campers and staff.
• Has the ability to carry boxes weighing up to 50 pounds up and down 12 stairs.
• Able to haul and dump garbage cans weighing up to 50 pounds into a bin 5 feet high.
• Follow dress policies and standards as established by the Timber-lee and the Food Service Department.

Candidates must be at least 16 years of age at time of hire to be considered for this position.

Offers of employment are contingent on background and reference checks.