Summer Camp Cook

Description

Job Title: Summer Camp Cook

Employer: Boys & Girls Clubs

Position: Part-time Monday-Friday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, starting on June 2nd to July 25th 2025

General Overview:

The Cook will prepare and cook large batches of food that will be served to members.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Oversees and directs staff or teens assisting with the preparation and serving of meals.

Trains new employees  

Duties/Responsibilities:

Cleans, cuts, prepares, and cooks meat, fish, or poultry to a safe temperature.

Prepares and cooks various items according to menus, special dietary or nutritional requirements, or numbers of portions to be served.

Apportions and serves food to members

Washes cooking equipment such as pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other pieces.

Develops, compiles, and maintains food records regarding use and expenditures.

Inventories supplies and equipment.

Determines, or assists in determining, meals, menus, and prices.

Ensures the cleanliness, proper sanitation, and functional operation of all cooking equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas by routinely cleaning and inspecting each piece.

Performs other related duties as assigned, including cleaning the site. 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

Basic understanding of or ability to learn sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.

Basic understanding of or ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.

Must be able to work quickly and efficiently. 

Must be able to work well as part of a team.

Must be able to work well under pressure.

Ability to maintain personal cleanliness.  

Food Manager Certification, preferred

Reasoning Ability: 

Ability to anticipate, identify and solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. To accurately complete all required paperwork. To professionally handle and/or get help to resolve conflict. Ability to follow instructions as given and/or directed by supervisor