Camp Food Service Worker (Camp Paivika)

ABOUT US:

At AbilityFirst, we are dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities achieve their personal best. Our mission is to look beyond disabilities, focus on capabilities, and expand possibilities. Camp Paivika, located in the beautiful San Bernardino National Forest, provides a safe, fun, and inclusive environment for children and adults with disabilities. Our Food Service team plays a key role in supporting campers' health and well-being through nutritious, well-prepared meals.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Camp Food Service Worker, you'll be an essential part of the kitchen and dining team, helping prepare and serve meals to campers, staff, and volunteers. You will assist with food prep, maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas, and support special dietary needs. This seasonal position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and finds joy in serving others.

Monday-Friday (6:00am-2:30pm)

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Washes dishes, cleans up and stores equipment, washes and prepares utensils.
• Performs custodial duties such as mopping floors, washing walls, cleaning refrigerators.
• Assists in routine food preparation such as chopping and cleaning vegetables, dishing food into containers, and preparing fruit.
• Receives, unpacks and stores food and supplies as they are received from vendors.
• Cleans and maintains refrigerators, freezers and food storage areas in an orderly fashion.
• Performs minor preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment and fixtures.
• Transports food from storage areas into the kitchen.
• Keeps track of invoices/shipping documents and gives to supervisor
• Uphold our commitment as a Mandated Reporter, ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the mission of the program and organization.

SKILLS YOU’LL NEED:

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• A basic knowledge of food preparation is preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in food service, cafeteria, or kitchen support is preferred.
• At least 2 years of institutional cooking experience is preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in food service, cafeteria, or kitchen support is preferred.
• A valid Food Handlers Permit is required as mandated by the San Bernardino County Health Department, or have the ability to pass San Bernardino County Food Safety Card training within two weeks of employment.
• Physical capability to stand for prolonged periods and to perform tasks involving lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling is required.
• Comfortability working with and interacting with individuals that have special needs is required.
• Must be comfortable working in a rustic, outdoor environment for the duration of the season. This is a requirement.
• Proficiency in conflict resolution and problem-solving is required.
• Strong computer skills for effective record-keeping is required.
• Excellent communication skills for training and supervising staff.
• Independence in decision-making and business judgment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking and lifting
• Kitchen environment is loud, fast paced
• Physical effort/lifting, such as sedentary- up to 15-50 pounds at times.
• Ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment such as dishwasher, manual and electrical kitchen equipment/tools, cleaning equipment/tools