Kitchen Assistant
COA Camp Helen Brachman
9341 Asbury Dr
Almond, WI 54909
County: Waupaca
Department: Camp
Reports to: Food & Nutrition Services Manager
Compensation: $375/week (June 22 – July 24) – Includes room & board
Minimum age requirement: 18 years of age
KITCHEN ASSISTANT POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 2-4
Summary
This position is responsible for assisting in the kitchen with food prep and cleaning. It is a full-time, summer seasonal position.
This position is not eligible for benefits other than those described in the Employee Handbook.
Main Job Responsibilities
Food Preparation
Goal: Ensure compliance with the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and any other applicable standards
Correct portions, clean and sanitized meal service area and utensils, safe food handling procedures, and measured distribution of food.
Assist in the daily operations of the camp food and dining service to include: food preparation; set up of dining hall; serving meals; doing dishes; cleanup of all areas of kitchen and dining hall.
Use all instruments and machines in a safe and correct manner
Other
Goal: Model appropriate behavior at all times. This includes developing and maintaining appropriate professional relationships and boundaries with campers, colleagues, facilitators.
Attend meetings and training.
Qualifications
Education/Knowledge/Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 18 by June 1, 2026
CPR / First Aid certification (or willing to get at camp)
Experience or desire to interact with youth from underserved areas
Preferred: Experience in cooking
Skills/Personal Qualities/Attitude
Embody COA Values with a passion for serving others
Philosophical compatibility with COA mission and youth development methods
Effective interpersonal skills to develop strong working relationships. Cultural competency. Respect for diversity of all types.
Flexibility to work in different areas. Is a team player.
Works well independently and under pressure
Love of outdoors and being active
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions
The physical requirements are the ability to:
Sit, stand, kneel, crouch, and walk for long periods of time
Lift and carry at least 25 pounds
Handle exposure to heat and chemicals.
Respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid and assist in case of an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury)
The work environment is an outdoor camp environment with most time spent in the kitchen area. The person may also spend time out-of-doors which can mean exposure to hot, cold, rainy weather. It also involves various activities with youth requiring the ability to respond quickly to changing situations and emergencies.
These characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements of this job. It is not meant to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. In other words, other duties as assigned.
Apply: Contact Andrew Gappa at 414.418.2918 or email: agappa@coa-yfc.org
Wages: $375/week plus room and board