Camp Food Service Worker (Part-Time) [Monday-Thursday (3 : 00pm-8 : 00pm)] [Camp Paivika]

Description :

JOB TITLE : Camp Food Service Worker (Part-Time)

REPORTS TO : Food Service Manager

SCHEDULE : Monday-Thursday (3 : 00pm-8 : 00pm)

LOCATION : Camp Paivika - Crestline, CA

STATUS : Part-Time, up to 25hrs / wk., Non-Exempt

DURATION : Seasonal (January 22 to May 22, 2026)

SALARY RANGE : $17.00 / hr

ABOUT US :

At AbilityFirst, we are dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities achieve their personal best. Our mission is to look beyond disabilities, focus on capabilities, and expand possibilities. Camp Paivika, located in the beautiful San Bernardino National Forest, provides a safe, fun, and inclusive environment for children and adults with disabilities. Our Food Service team plays a key role in supporting campers' health and well-being through nutritious, well-prepared meals.

ABOUT THE ROLE :

As a Camp Food Service Worker , you'll be an essential part of the kitchen and dining team, helping prepare and serve meals to campers, staff, and volunteers. You will assist with food prep, maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas, and support special dietary needs. This seasonal position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and finds joy in serving others.

WHAT YOU’LL DO :

• Washes dishes, cleans up and stores equipment, washes and prepares utensils.
• Performs custodial duties such as mopping floors, washing walls, cleaning refrigerators.
• Assists in routine food preparation such as chopping and cleaning vegetables, dishing food into containers, and preparing fruit.
• Receives, unpacks and stores food and supplies as they are received from vendors.
• Cleans and maintains refrigerators, freezers and food storage areas in an orderly fashion.
• Performs minor preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment and fixtures.
• Transports food from storage areas into the kitchen.
• Keeps track of invoices / shipping documents and gives to supervisor
• Uphold our commitment as a Mandated Reporter, ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the mission of the program and organization.

Requirements : SKILLS YOU’LL NEED :

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

SPECIAL CONDITIONS :

Mandated Reporting Requirements : The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

NOTE : All staff members will be considered introductory employees for the first three months of employment and will not be considered regular employees until the conclusion of this period. AbilityFirst reserves the right to extend an employee’s introductory period. In no way does the expiration of this introductory period change the fact that all employees are at-will. It is the supervisor’s responsibility to orient the employee and to communicate the expectations of the supervisor and AbilityFirst, as well as to evaluate whether the employee has the necessary level of skill, job knowledge, motivation, and attitude to become a regular member of the AbilityFirst staff. New employees are also encouraged to seek guidance and assistance during this period. Employees who fail to demonstrate the expected commitment, performance and attitude may be terminated at any time during the introductory period. However, completion of the introductory period does not change or alter the “at-will” employment status. Employees continue to have the right to terminate their employment / business relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, and AbilityFirst has the same right. The organization, in its sole discretion, may change the job duties, responsibilities and assignments of any position, at any time.

BENEFITS & PERKS :

Seasonal Employees are not eligible for benefits.

EEO STATEMENT :

All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. AbilityFirst does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal, state, or local law.

AbilityFirst is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. In addition, the organization will consider employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Please include references in your application

Compensation details : 17-17 Hourly Wage

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