Dishwash + Prep (14-15 yrs+)

The Food Service department is responsible for providing meals for campers and staff during summer camp program, preparing meals for special diets, ordering food and cleaning/organizing kitchen and appliances. In addition to this, Kitchen Support - Clean & Wash Team Members are also responsible for assisting Cooks to provide meals to all patrons of Camp Tecumseh in a timely manner. A primary function of this and every other job at Camp Tecumseh is to ensure that each member, guest, and visitor receives the highest caliber of service.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Set-up and clean-up of meals during their assigned shift
• Ensure cleanliness of food preparation and delivery areas
• Follow state health department regulations pertaining to safe food practice
• Check in all food/supply orders and rotating stock when new orders are checked in
• Keep kitchen clean and in accordance with department of health regulations at all times
• Sanitize kitchen surfaces regularly throughout the day
• Wash hands frequently while working in the kitchen and in accordance with department of health regulations
• Report any accidents or injuries to directors
• Prepping food for meals as assigned by Cook or Chef
• Keeping lines filled while serving
• Take out trash and recycling
• Wash dishes
• Report any accidents or injuries to directors
• All other duties as assigned
• NOTE: This position as a Kitchen Support Clean + Prep Only is excluded from operating any cooking devices with extremely high temperatures (boilers and ovens), manual frier, pressurized equipment, or open flame grills; no electric baking or cutting devices; also excluded from performing tasks in a freezer, unless entering momentarily to retrieve items,

Required Education/License/Certification

• No Required Education
• Must be able to pass routine and regular criminal background checks as a requirement of continued employment
• Preferred Education: Not applicable
• Required Experience: Not applicable

Requirements

• Must be minimum of 14 -15 years old based on IN Department of Labor Laws
• Must have strong communication skills which includes speaking, reading, and writing to collaborate with team members as well as patrons of the camp
• Must be a dependable self-starter that meets strict timelines, has attention to detail, and strong organizational skills
• Follow all rules and guidelines set forth in the Camp Tecumseh YMCA Staff Handbook