Kitchen Staff

Sea Turtle Camp

Overview

The Kitchen Staff position must be a multi-talented individual with a strong desire to assist in the overall food-service operation including preparation, meal service, and sanitation. Applicants must provide nutritious, well-prepared meals and snacks for all campers, staff, and guests both on-site and for packed lunches. Applicants should have a passion for conservation and enjoy working with teens. Applicant is responsible for ensuring students have a safe, healthy, and filling dining experience.

Skills & Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 19 years of age
• Knowledge of and experience in food service
• Knowledge of standards of food preparation and serving, storage of food, and kitchen procedures
• Willing to work long hours while maintaining energy and stamina
• Strong communication, decision-making, logistical, and organizational skills
• Enjoy working with campers in a residential camp setting
• No conflicting summer commitments including travel, work, or other leave of absence
• Able to pass a government background check
• Cell phone

Desired Skills

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Culinary Arts
• Bilingual – English and Spanish
• ServSafe Certification

Principal Responsibilities

During the summer months, we operate overnight marine biology and surf camps for teenagers varying in length from 6 days up to 2 weeks. Additional staff members will assist you in the preparation of and serving of all camp meals and snacks to approximately 100 people per meal.

Individuals must maintain a strong skill set in the following areas: sanitation and food preparation, as well as have a solid attention to detail. These skills are crucial for you to provide the best possible experience for each camper. Programs require work on weekends and holidays, though there is some time off between camps to recharge.

Surf Camp, Inc. staff responsibilities are listed below but may not be limited to this list.

• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the camp’s food service
  • Prepare nutritionally balanced meals, snacks, and pack-out foods
  • Prepare and serve meals and snacks in a safe, efficient, and timely manner
  • Prepare and cook food as the menu indicates; utilizing boiling, broiling, steaming, or roasting of meat, poultry, vegetables, salads, soups, and gravies
  • Prepare food: including, washing, peeling, and chopping
  • Bake breads, muffins, and dessert items
  • Ability to maintain proper food temperatures and assess the condition of food
  • Set up food, supplies, and utensils for dining hall distribution
• Assist with inventory management
  • Effectively manage inventory of food supply and kitchen equipment
  • Report any needed repairs to equipment promptly
  • Communicate changes in inventory to Food Service Manager
  • Maintain routine sanitation and upkeep of the kitchen, equipment, and facilities
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and safety
  • Clean, sanitize, and maintain all food preparation equipment, kitchen floors, and food storage areas
  • Wash, dry, and fold all kitchen laundry (towels, aprons, etc.)
  • Wash all utensils, pots and pans, prep and dining hall dishes
  • Reduce waste, reuse items, and recycle as much as possible
  • Adhere to all established health code regulations  
• Work as a member of the camp staff team
• Maintain effective communication with administrative camp staff
• Attend staff orientation sessions as required
• Follow camp schedule and remain flexible to any changes that may arise
• Assist other staff working in the kitchen
  • Get to know campers and make them feel welcome, included, and accepted
  • Follow proper Accident Protocol when necessary
  • Be knowledgeable about Surf Camp, Inc. as a company
  • Assist with daily setup and breakdown responsibilities
  • Serve as a positive role model for youth

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• Constant standing with some walking, be able to work in a standing position for long periods (up to 8 hours).
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays, and extended hours.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is usually indoors, in a controlled environment, and experiences a moderate noise level in the work environment.

Compensation

We offer a summer stipend, starting at $500 per week, based on experience. In addition, the compensation package will include OCEAN VIEW accommodations, meals, and uniforms during the summer program, valued at an additional $2000.00. Based on the completion and success of the job duties, an end-of-season bonus will be available. On-site training on our specific expectations, policies, and procedures will be provided.

Contract Duration

Candidates must be available from May 24 – August 3 on Topsail Island, NC.

About Surf Camp, Inc.

Surf Camp, Inc. is a leader in the growing world of learn-to-surf and marine science adventure camps. Its brand symbolizes a long-standing commitment to technical instruction expertise and ocean safety awareness which is evident in its three main core values: “Safety, Learning, and Fun!” They develop and conduct a diversified mix of summer camps for kids and teens and adult travel adventure programs.

“Our mission is to cultivate a love and respect for the ocean by building confidence, developing character, and inspiring stoke through safety, fun, and learning”.