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About the Role

Assist the Head Cook and Assistant Cook in preparing and serving all camp meals in compliance with GSUSA, NYDOH, OSHA and ACA standards and regulations. Actual salary will be based on applicant’s experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops professional goals for the summer that will help support and meet GSWNY’s mission and camp goals.
• Assists the Head Cook with preparation and serving of all meals.
• Washes the kitchen dishes, cook utensils, pots and pans.
• Assists in maintaining the kitchen, equipment, storeroom, cooler, freezer and bathroom.
• Keep the kitchen and garbage areas clean at all times.
• Assists in filling out cookout orders.
• Be in the kitchen on time.
• Ensures the proper use and care of all equipment.
• Lead by example.
• Emphasize safety.
• Follow all ACA, GSUSA, OSHA and NYSDOH standards and regulations.
• Participates in all aspects of camp including pre-camp, open house and post camp.
• Attends staff meetings when scheduled/necessary.
• Apply behavior management techniques to conflicts with children when necessary.
• Report incidents/accidents to supervisor or health supervisor immediately.
• Report suspected child abuse to supervisor or health supervisor immediately.
• Required to stay on the property during hours of operation (Sunday 10:00am to Friday 8:00pm)
• Accepts other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Head Cook/Camp Director.

Requirements

• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to project a high level of professionalism at all times.
• Ability to articulate organizational mission and its importance with passion and conviction, and in a manner that resonates with the listener.
• Commitment to diversity and ability to interact with diverse populations.
• Strong time management skills with ability to work independently and effectively prioritize duties and tasks.
• Capacity to manage stress effectively and work well under pressure.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly.
• Proven capability to work in a collaborative, service-focused environment.
• Capacity to work well with others in a congenial and effective manner.
• Ability to effectively manage and foster relationships with council staff, volunteers within the camp community.
• Subscribe to the principles of the Girl Scout Movement and become a registered member of GSUSA.
• Successfully pass the required background checks at hire and thereafter.
• Maintain reliable transportation to and from home and work.
• If travel is required, must possess a valid driver’s license, meet minimum state auto insurance requirements, and meet the insurance carrier’s requirements for coverage.
• Assist the campers in emergency situations.
• Lift 35 pounds.
• Possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of campers.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, self-control and ability to adapt well to changing situations.
• Participate in structured and unstructured activities.
• Accept and follow directions both in verbal and written form.
• Willingness to abide by the policies and practices of the Girl Scouts of Western New York Inc.
• Minimum age: 16 (per OSHA)
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle stressful situations.
• Certified Sex Offender Registry and Criminal Background Checks will be completed for personnel file.
• Demonstrate the ability to guide/supervise children and adults.
• Desire and ability to work with and relate to children and peers in an outdoor environment.
• Current certification in Responding to Emergencies and CPR or individual is willing to complete certification course during designated training day.
• Prior camp experience (CIT program) and/or interest in the Girl Scout Camping program helpful.
• Willingness to place the needs of girls and camp above personal desires.
• Good health and stamina necessary to work in the camp setting.
• The acceptance of irregular work hours.
• The acceptance and understanding that employment is at a resident (overnight) camp.

Skills

• Professional goals development
• Meal preparation assistance
• Dishwashing
• Kitchen maintenance
• Garbage area cleaning
• Cookout order assistance
• Equipment use and care
• Behavior management
• Incident/accident reporting
• Child abuse reporting
• Handling sensitive information
• Confidentiality
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving
• Professionalism
• Communication
• Time management
• Prioritization
• Stress management
• Working under pressure
• Oral communication
• Written communication
• Collaboration
• Service-focused work
• Relationship management
• Working with children
• Working with peers
• Outdoor environment work
• Following directions

Location

• Summer Resident Camp – Seven Hills/Timbercrest
• Randolph, NY

Work Type

• Overnight Camp
• Seasonal
• Resident (overnight) camp

Experience Level

• Entry-level (minimum age 16)

Benefits

• Seasonal staff are not eligible for company-sponsored group benefits.
• Partnerships offering special deals and incentives at local businesses to GSWNY employees.

About the Company

• Since 1912, Girl Scouts has empowered girls to develop the skills and the voice to become successful and productive citizens.
• Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.

Equal Opportunity

• Girl Scouts of Western New York celebrates diversity in all forms and is committed to creating an inclusive, collaborative and supportive environment for all.
• All employment decisions are based qualifications, merit, performance and the needs of the organization.
• As an equal opportunity employer, GSWNY does not discriminate on the basis of any qualified applicant’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status or any other groups or persons protected by federal, state or local law.