Food Handler - Camp Campbell

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Food Handler is responsible for assisting in the preparation and cooking of meals and providing high quality food service. Handlers must meet applicable American Camp Association standards and County health laws in food service area. Food Handler works with food service team and is responsible for cleanliness and light maintenance of the camp kitchen and dining hall facilities. Work with leadership staff to ensure good communication and positive sense of community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas; Wash dishes, pots, pans, cutlery and cups.
• Prepare a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, desserts, according to supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures.
• Wash, peel, and cut various foods, such as fruits and vegetables, to prepare for cooking or serving.
• Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed, and provide cooks with needed items.
• Use manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice, and trim foods.
• Stir and strain soups and sauces.
• Prepare and serve a variety of beverages such as coffee, tea, and soft drinks.
• Place food trays over food warmers for immediate service, or store them in refrigerated storage cabinets.
• Mix ingredients for green salads, molded fruit salads, vegetable salads, and pasta salads.
• Make special dressings and sauces as condiments for sandwiches.
• Cut, slice or grind meat, poultry, and seafood to prepare for cooking.
• Stock cupboards and refrigerators, and tend salad bars and buffet meals.
• Inform supervisors when equipment is not working properly and when food and supplies are getting low, and order needed items.
• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
• Portion and wrap the food, or place it directly on plates for service to patrons.
• Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas.
• Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas such as refrigerators and freezers.
• Scrape leftovers from dishes into garbage containers.
• Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers.
• Sweep and mop kitchen / dish room floor.
• Load dishes, glasses, and tableware into dish washing machines.

The physical demands of the position include:

• Visual and auditory ability to observe and to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
• Ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Ability to climb, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds.