Kitchen Assistant - Overnight Camp

Kitchen Assistant

The Kitchen Assistant supports the Head Cook and Assistant Cook in all aspects of kitchen operations. This role helps prepare and serve meals and is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen and dining hall.

Compensation for this position is $95 - $105 per day, with the starting rate dependent on previous employment at GSWW camps.

Camp Season 2026 will run from June 7th through August 18th, with start and end dates determined by position. Overnight camp staff will divide their summer between Camp Robbins wold (located in Lilliwaup, WA) and Camp St. Albans (located in Allyn, WA). They will begin ans for the first week of training, then transition to Robbins wold for the second week. Staff will work three one-week camper sessions at Robbins wold, take a short break, and then complete three sessions ans.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily operations of the camp's food service, including preparing food according to the menu, ensuring proper storage of food and leftovers, and completing daily cleaning and sanitation tasks
• Assist in routine sanitation of the kitchen and related equipment including cleaning and maintaining all food preparation and storage areas and prep, serving, and dining hall dishes
• Carry out established duties for general camp operations including camp cleaning, season opening and closing tasks, and completion of necessary paperwork

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of and commitment to fostering environments that prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, racial justice, and belonging
• Comfortable working in a camp setting with a variable work week and hours, including weekend responsibilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills to ensure effective interactions with individuals at all levels and backgrounds, with the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize project tasks and deadlines, work independently and collaboratively, and take initiative
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to food service
• Knowledge of standards for food preparation and serving, storage of food, and kitchen procedures

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities of camp staff members

Education and Experience Required

• At least 16 years of age

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience in industrial or large food service setting

Other Qualifications

• Current Washington Food Handler's Card or willingness to obtain
• Current certification in First Aid and CPR or willingness to obtain
• Satisfactory results from criminal background check

Work Environment

• Summer camp is a fast-paced outdoor working environment with 24-hour a day responsibility. Employees are frequently exposed to loud noises, sensory stimulating situations, and physically demanding activities. Employees should feel comfortable with:
• Working inside an industrial kitchen with hot industrial ovens, possibility of wet and slippery floors, industrial-sized and powered kitchen appliances.
• Residing in non-air-conditioned rustic open air living quarters, with pit toilets as possible restroom facilities
• Living in communal living conditions with limited privacy and infrequent, minimal access to technology
• Demonstrating emotional resiliency and regulation to handle extended, repeated stressful situations appropriately
• Prolonged standing, reaching, and twisting
• Lifting and carrying supplies and equipment up to 50 lbs
• Responding to emergencies including utilizing skills to administer First Aid/CPR when necessary
• Maintaining constant supervision and observation of program participants while assessing risk and participant safety