Summer Staff with Food Service Assistance as Primary Task
Our Mission
Our commitment is to provide transforming:
- Settings for re-creation
- Intensives for spiritual formation
- Hospitality to all
Our Task
Camping and Retreat Ministry in the Illinois Great Rivers Conference:
- Equips local churches for ministry and provides a connection for ministry beyond the local church.
- Provides intentional places apart
- Extends genuine Christian hospitality and community
- Nurtures Christian faith and discipleship
- Develops Christian spiritual leaders
- Teaches creation care and appreciation
- Collaborates with United Methodists churches and agencies
- Equips guests to go forth and serve
Essential Qualifications
It is expected that the applicant:
- Is certified in American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescue (training provided if needed)
- Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills
- Will pass a criminal background check (if 18 or older)
- Is a mature person with faith consistent with The United Methodist Church
- Has energy and passion for camping and retreat ministry
- Possesses a welcoming spirit of radical hospitality
- Is able to communicate and work with groups and individuals of varied ages
- Has a passion for making a difference in the lives of others through hospitality
Other Qualifications
It is expected that the applicant:
- Loves working with adults, children, youth, and special needs campers in outdoor and indoor ministries
- Listens to others and observe others’ actions
- Reads text and information
- Comprehends instructions and manuals
- Moves about the camp property in various environmental conditions
- Withstands prolonged exposure to sunlight and other inclement weather
- Maintains concentration for prolonged periods
- Performs physical functions of food service
Expectations and Job Description
Expectations of All Staff
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Model a lifestyle of love and grace consistent with the life of Jesus Christ, assisting gently in conflict management and in responses to unacceptable behavior
- Demonstrate a willingness to grow and learn along with others
- Commit to the mission of the ministry, which is to create a sustained community of love and acceptance where children and youth may encounter God-Love in nature, in friendships, in study, in worship, and in play
- Assist campers in management of crises and conflict
- Recognize and respond quickly and effectively in emergencies
- Abide by child abuse prevention rules, ACA standards, policies of the Illinois Great Rivers Conference, and public ordinances
- Sign off on the Illinois Great Rivers Conference personnel policy
- Live on camp (unless otherwise arranged) and work irregular hours
- Participate in the required training
- Attend all staff meetings, weekly in-service training, and community gatherings, including worship
- Maintain fitness level (strength and endurance)
- Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisor or member of the management team
Expectations of Staff Whose Primary Task is Food Service Assistance
- Assist in the daily operations of the camp food service as directed, recognizing that excellence in job performance and attitude is critical to a camper's and guest's experience of hospitality
- Assist in the preparation of food as the food service manager or head cook directs
- Set up food, supplies, and utensils for service in the dining hall
- Assist in routine sanitation of the kitchen and related equipment
- Clean and maintain all food-preparation and storage areas
- Wash all dishes, serving and preparation equipment, and utensils according to regulated washing methods and temperatures
- Reduce waste, reuse items, and recycle as indicated through the camp’s procedures
- Store food and leftovers according to food service standards
- Work with cooks and other staff in reviewing pack-out requests to ensure food safety and adequate and accurate amounts,
- Reporting any malfunctioning, broken, and/or unsafe equipment to the food service manager
- Other tasks as the food service manager or head cook may direct
- Assist with clean-up of the dining area(s)
Working Conditions
- Participate in daily routines of campers, including meals and worship.
- Live on site and sleep in cabins, lodges, or tents with campers.
- Work irregular hours, including some evenings and weekends
- Ability to lift and carry 30 pounds including unloading food, carry trays of dishes, lifting supplies and equipment as needed.
- Visual ability to identify and respond to environmental hazards.
- Physical ability to operate kitchen equipment according to safe recommended methods.
- Physical mobility and endurance to perform tasks while standing for long periods of time (60 minutes or more).
- Determine cleanliness of dishes, food surfaces, and kitchen area.