Dining Center Staff - Seasonal

Position Summary

The OKAG Ministry Network is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, and highly organized individual to join the Camp Cargill team in a part-time, seasonal capacity. The Dining Center Employee is responsible for preparing, serving, and maintaining food service operations in a school or camp dining environment. This role supports a welcoming, safe, and nutritious mealtime experience for students, campers, and staff

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Food Preparation & Service

• Assist with preparing and cooking meals according to established menus and recipes
• Serve food to students, campers, and staff in a friendly and efficient manner
• Follow portion guidelines and dietary accommodations (allergies, vegetarian, religious restrictions)
• Restock food stations and serving lines throughout meal periods

Sanitation & Food Safety

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, serving areas, and dining room before, during, and after service
• Follow all food safety regulations, including proper food handling, storage, and temperature monitoring
• Wash dishes, utensils, trays, and equipment using commercial dishwashing systems
• Dispose of waste and recycling in accordance with facility procedures

Teamwork & Communication

• Work collaboratively with kitchen staff, supervisors, and other dining employees
• Communicate clearly with supervisors about supply needs, equipment issues, or guest concerns
• Assist with set-up and break-down of dining areas for each meal service

Guest Experience

• Interact with students/campers in a positive, patient, and encouraging manner
• Address concerns or special requests professionally and escalate when necessary

Qualifications

Required

• Ability to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed
• Strong attention to hygiene and food safety practices
• Positive attitude and team-oriented work ethic

Preferred

• Prior food service or customer service experience
• Experience working with children or in a camp/school setting

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stretch, kneel, push, pull, and climb ladders for extended periods.
• Must be able to safely operate equipment and tools customary in commercial kitchens.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The OKAG Network (also, the "Ministry") is a religious nonprofit organization that does not discriminate against applicants for employment on the basis of race, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or marital status. The Ministry reserves the right to discriminate on the basis of religion to the full extent permitted by law.