Hiring: Summer Camp Cook

Position:  Summer Camp Cook 

Purpose: The camp cook is responsible for preparing the meals and organizing the kitchen during summer camp.   

Season: May 27^th –June 26th 

Responsible to: Camp Director 

Qualifications: 

1. Has a sincere love for the Lord and a desire to see campers come to know and grow in Him. 

2. Agrees with Miracle Bible Camp’s statement of faith, philosophy and polices. 

3. Is eager to learn, loves campers, and shows a consistent walk with God. 

4. Experience in a camp or institutional food-service setting. 

5. Currently holds or is willing to obtain and maintain a State of Minnesota Food Manager Certification. 

6. Believes that a major spiritual gift he/she possesses is hospitality. 

7. Has a strong work ethic with the ability to plan out work tasks in a logical order and finish them to completion without constant oversight. 

8. Ability to manage or lead a variety of tasks and persons at once. 

9. Demonstrates a servant leaderships style. 

Responsibilities: 

1. Be a positive witness for Jesus Christ in all words and actions. Share Christ’s love with the public, campers and staff to reflect favorably upon the Lord and Miracle Bible Camp. 

2. Develop a Christ – like, servant atmosphere in the work area. 

3. Plan, direct and supervise Miracle Bible Camp’s food service 

4. Perform / supervise the activities of the lead cook, & other food service personnel. 

5. Plan menus, approve & receive food orders and store in a safe manner, meeting current Minnesota Health Department codes. Including camp store items. 

6. Communicate clear kitchen procedures so staff and volunteers can assist in the kitchen. 

7. Train and supervise food service personnel. 

8. Ensure that all preparation of food is done in a timely, tasty, and safe manner. 

9. Ensure that the clean-up and dishwashing program is done in a manner consistent with Minnesota Health Department codes. 

10. Coordinate food service with administrative and or program staff to best meet guests’ needs. 

11. Able to adhere to the budget when planning menus and ordering food. 

12. Pursue continuing education in food service, including CCCA events and Minnesota Health Department certifications. 

13. Prepare schedules for kitchen staff, volunteers, and teen volunteers working with the director, program director, facilities director, and other camp schedules. 

14. Maintain appropriate inventory, monitoring records, and ordering supplies. 

Skills: 

1. Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint 

2. Able to lift cases of food 

3. Ability to be on your feet most of the day. 

4. Communicate clearly using written and spoken English 

Time:  

Seasonal / Full-Time with some overtime during the summer months.  

Work Environment: 

Small Christian camp community with approximately 4 year-round staff with 10 seasonal summer staff. Much of the work is indoors. You will be working closely with a team of people to serve campers.   

Community:  

Camp is between Longville and Hackensack, Minnesota. We are in a rural area, tourist area, and a place where people enjoy retiring.  There is often a one-hour drive to find amenities.  

Pay: $16 per hour  

Housing: Not provided but some temporary solutions can be discussed.