Kitchen Assistant

Under the direction of the Kitchen Manager and Lead Cook, the Kitchen Assistant supports camp food service operations. The Kitchen Assistant is responsible for preparing and serving meals for up to 190 clients and staff, and meal service includes buffet and “family-style” meals, a sandwich station, outdoor BBQs, and off-site programming. The Kitchen Assistant has high standards for health and safety, and they ensure that all areas of the kitchen, food service areas, and the Rives Dining Hall, including restrooms, are kept clean by following daily and periodic cleaning lists. The Kitchen Assistant may work independently, without direct supervision, in completing their responsibilities. We’re seeking candidates who are hardworking, have great customer service skills, and are motivated to contribute to the KSS community.

Main areas of focus:

• 50% Food preparation 
• 20% Kitchen and dish cleaning
• 15% Serve meals
• 15% Cleaning dining room facilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Lead Cook or Kitchen Manager, prepare and serve meals and beverages to clients;
• Wash and dry all dishes used in preparation and service, and ensure their proper storage;
• Clean all areas of preparation and service;
• Ensure a high level of health and safety, cleanliness, and food hygiene;
• Adhere to existing working practices, methods, procedures.
• Undertake relevant training and development activities, and respond positively to new and alternative systems;
• Carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities within the overall function, commensurate with the grading and level of responsibilities of the position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – Minimum Requirements:

• Strong work ethic and will work until the job is complete;
• Motivation to contribute positively to the KSS at-large community;
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form;
• Multi-task efficiently while managing a high-volume workload in a fast-paced, changing environment;
• Customer service skills with the ability to be creative and think ‘outside the box’;
• Strong command of communication, writing, and organizational skills;
• Effectively interact with people of diverse backgrounds and different levels of experience;
• Ability to work in a busy environment with many distractions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or hold objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit for extended periods of time, stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires the employee to work in close contact with his/her teammates. The work space is small and the employee must have the ability to stay focused while others are working in close proximity. The kitchen has sharp and potentially dangerous equipment, the employee must work safely and effectively with all kitchen equipment. The noise level is usually moderate but varies seasonally due to programs and staffing on campus.

Compensation:

Hourly wage range of $18-22 per hour. Seasonal housing and meals are available at no cost for candidates age 18+.

Application Instructions:

Please submit an application found at www.KeystoneScienceSchool.org/Employment. Please include your resume, cover letter and 3 references. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. For more information, please contact the Human Resources department at HR@KeystoneScienceSchool.org.

Keystone Science School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Qualifications

Required Education, Experience, and Certifications:

• Minimum 18 years of age;
• Must be able to successfully pass a comprehensive background check.

Preferred Skillsets:

• Experience in food service is preferred but not required – training is provided;
• Training or certification in food safety;
• Excellent driving record and a valid driver’s license.