COA’s Camp Helen Brachman Kitchen Assistant (Summer Only)

Department: Camp

Reports to: Food &  Nutrition Services Manager

Compensation: $375/week (June 22 – July 24) – Includes room & board

Minimum age requirement: 18 years of age

KITCHEN ASSISTANT POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 2-4

Summary

This position is responsible for assisting in the kitchen with food prep and cleaning. It is a full-time, summer seasonal position.

This position is not eligible for benefits other than those described in the Employee Handbook.

Main Job Responsibilities

Food Preparation

Goal: Ensure compliance with the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and any other applicable standards

• Correct portions, clean and sanitized meal service area and utensils, safe food handling procedures, and measured distribution of food.
• Assist in the daily operations of the camp food and dining service to include: food preparation; set up of dining hall; serving meals; doing dishes; cleanup of all areas of kitchen and dining hall.  
• Use all instruments and machines in a safe and correct manner

Other

Goal: Model appropriate behavior at all times. This includes developing and maintaining appropriate professional relationships and boundaries with campers, colleagues, facilitators.

Attend meetings and training.

Qualifications

Education/Knowledge/Experience 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 18 by June 1, 2026
• CPR / First Aid certification (or willing to get at camp)
• Experience or desire to interact with youth from underserved areas
• Preferred: Experience in cooking

Skills/Personal Qualities/Attitude

• Embody COA Values with a passion for serving others
• Philosophical compatibility with COA mission and youth development methods
• Effective interpersonal skills to develop strong working relationships. Cultural competency. Respect for diversity of all types.
• Flexibility to work in different areas. Is a team player. 
• Works well independently and under pressure
• Love of outdoors and being active

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

The physical requirements are the ability to:

• Sit, stand, kneel, crouch, and walk for long periods of time
• Lift and carry at least 25 pounds
• Handle exposure to heat and chemicals.
• Respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid and assist in case of an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury)

The work environment is an outdoor camp environment with most time spent in the kitchen area. The person may also spend time out-of-doors which can mean exposure to hot, cold, rainy weather. It also involves various activities with youth requiring the ability to respond quickly to changing situations and emergencies.  

These characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. 

The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements of this job. It is not meant to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. In other words, other duties as assigned.