Food Program Team

The Food Program Team consists of assistants, specialists, and coordinators who help with food preparation, service, kitchen clean-up and dish washing to ensure healthy, safe meals for the staff and campers.  Summer 2023 will include 2 to 3 weeks of paid staff training, followed by two three-week camp sessions ending August 6.

Essential Functions

• Serve as an active member of the Food Program team, participating in team meetings, supporting colleagues and taking on responsibilities as directed by the Food Program Manager
• Assist in preparation of meals, accommodating specialty diets and allergies
• Assist in receiving orders, maintaining cleanliness of all food storage areas, and practicing and overseeing safe food handling procedures according to local, state, and federal and ACA regulations
• Responsible for daily cleaning of food preparation areas and tools, including all prep surfaces, pots, pans, sweeping and mopping of floors
• Participate in camp activities like Flag Raising, Evening Reflections, etc., as schedule allows
• Promptly discuss any difficult situations that arise in camper or staff relationships and other areas of concern with the Coordinator and Director
• Establish personal and professional goals for the summer and work toward those goals
• Complete all job functions, including completing requested records and written reports, and other duties as assigned.

General Functions

• Encourage leadership development, healthy community living, Best Self practices and balanced Four-Fold growth according to the philosophy of AYF by instruction and example.
• Protect the safety and health of campers by adhering to community expectations and following all policies and procedures outlined in the Staff Handbook, including our alcohol-, drug-, and tobacco-free camp policy and AYF COVID-19 Staff Eligibility and Expectations.
• Fully participate in and be present at all community activities and staff training

Required Skills

• Strong physical, mental, and emotional health. Must be adaptable and exhibit good judgement.
• Interest and enthusiasm for learning how to work in a large-scale professional kitchen
• Effective communication with youth participants and adult staff across a wide range of identities and backgrounds. Ability to foster positive relationships.
• Ability to understand, promote, actively include, and work effectively with diverse perspectives and identities
• Thorough understanding of critical issues shaping the lives of young people in the U.S., especially racial and gender equity, inclusivity, justice, ethics, and cultural competency

Education, Experience, or Certifications  

• Must be 18 or older and one year post-high school graduation experience
• No professional kitchen experience required
• Current certification in CPR and First Aid (training available for accepted applicants)

 Benefits 

• Weekly pay: $450 to $750 (depending on role)
• Referral Bonus: $200 paid at the end of summer for each hired employee the applicant refers
• The Food Program Team will receive one day off for every six days worked.