Prep / Line Cook

The Prep / Line Cook is responsible for assisting the Chef / Cook in providing meals for campers and staff during summer camp program.

This includes assistance in preparing meals for special diets, cleaning and organizing kitchen and appliances, general cleaning, and maintaining meal records.

A primary function of this, and every other job at camp, is to ensure that each member, guest, and visitor receives the highest caliber of service.

Pay range :

• $20.00 - $23.00 Dates of Employment : late May to early August This job is on-site in Bailey, CO.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  Assists Chef / Cook to prepare meals as scheduled for 50-310 people per meal.   Assists Chef / Cook to prepares all meals on time as scheduled or assigned.
• Assist in the preparation of all meals for camp.
• Properly measure ingredients and assemble them in accordance to Chef / Cook’s specifications.
• Use proper measurement tools to ensure accuracy and proper execution of all recipes.
• Wash, peel and prepare raw food products.
• Cut and portion different types of meat.
• Portion the food and prepare dishes and ingredients for serving.
• Breakdown workstation and complete closing duties.
• Ensure leftover food is stored properly.
• Work closely with Chef / Cook and Dishwasher throughout the course of the shift and provide support as needed.
• Test the temperature of foods at specified intervals; Perform daily temperature checks for coolers and products.
• Clean, organize and maintain refrigerators, coolers, and dry storage areas.
• Restock items as needed.
• Keep track of ingredient quantities.
• Ensures special food requirements for both campers and staff, e.g., food allergies, gluten free and vegetarian diets are managed with utmost importance for 100% accuracy.
• Assists Chef / Cook in ensuring food items are readily available for staff on weekends.  Assists Chef / Cook in preparing and delivering timely and accurate pack-out / travel food.
• On rare and brief occasions, in the absence of Chef / Cook, this role may need to act as the Chef / Cook; only as directed by Kitchen Manager.
• Maintains kitchen cleanliness and proper food preparation according to state and local health department code requirements and departmental procedures.
• Maintains overall sanitation, health, cleanliness, and safety standards for food preparation areas, cooking services, and dishes and utensils.
• Assists Chef / Cook to ensure that CDPHE Food Regulations are being followed by all kitchen staff.
• Regularly sanitizes kitchen surfaces throughout the day; Assists in daily deep cleaning of specific areas in the kitchen, e.g., floors, counters, overs, stoves, fridges, etc.  Washes hands frequently while working in the kitchen and in accordance with CDPHE health regulations.  Keeps stock rooms, coolers, and freezers clean; Ensures that food supplies are rotated, and all perishables are labeled, dated and stored properly.

In the absence of the Chef / Cook :

Must be able to work non-traditional hours including early mornings, evenings, and / or weekends.  MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED  This position frequently works with standard kitchen equipment including, but not limited to :