Camp Dishwasher

About this opportunity :

This position is responsible for maintaining the cleaning of dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, utensils.

Key responsibilities :

• Performs all duties in accordance with prescribed regulatory compliance guidelines as well as American Camp Association accreditation standards.
• Maintains and follows all health regulations ( washing of hands, keeping hair back, no open toed shoes, no tank tops).
• Arrives 45 minutes before scheduled mealtime.
• Remains on the job during meal times. No sitting down, eating or drinking during camper meal times or clean up times.
• Keeps a daily account of dishwasher temperature. Report any problems with equipment to the Camp Dining Hall Supervisor.
• Washes dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and / or pans using dishwashers or by hand after each meal.
• Places clean dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment in storage areas that are protected from dust and contamination between uses.
• Cleans dishwasher room area including walls and baseboards after each meal. Nothing is to be sitting on the floor.
• Wipes down dining room wall by tray window after each meal and mop.
• Maintains kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in clean and orderly condition.
• Mops kitchen daily following evening meal; mop dish room following each meal.
• Keeps outside area trash clean. Hose off back dock at the end of each day.
• After each meal empty the trash cans and reline. Wash out garbage cans with water weekly.
• Participates enthusiastically as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
• Keeps personal living quarters neat, clean and ready for inspection.
• Be available to participate and assist with camp programs and activities as directed by the Camp Director.

What we are looking for in you :

• Six months experience working in a kitchen preferred
• any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions : Some physical requirements of the Camp Dishwasher position could be endurance including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching.

Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate dishwasher equipment and activities are required. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities / programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility available. Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying environmental conditions.

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