What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook position at JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF DENVER?
Job Details
Description
Job Description
JCC Ranch Camp is the Denver JCC’s Residential Camp serving campers entering 2nd through 11th grade. Individuals of all backgrounds, faiths, and families are welcome.
At Ranch Camp, we aim to create an environment for campers that fosters social, spiritual, and emotional growth. Our inclusive and unique community is a place for people to thrive, be creative, and teach about something they truly care about; sharing that passion with future generations.
Ranch Camp Cooks have one of the most important and integral jobs at summer camp: assuring everyone receives a meal. They are responsible cooking all the meals at camp, assisting with kitchen clean up, and keeping all meals and the kitchen kosher. Our ideal candidate is familiar with kosher laws and adapting meals for different allergens. They also cook during our shoulder season for retreats and rentals.
All our staff work in tandem with Camp’s Supervisory Team to ensure the positive resolution of any and all camper, counselor, and parent issues that may arise.
Roles and Responsibilities
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Prepare and cook all camp meals safely - which includes using a stovetop, gas grill, broiler, and convection oven
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Help to ensure cleanliness of kitchen and compliance with local Health Department regulations
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Assist in organizing and inventory of food deliveries
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Be aware of allergy information and ensure separation of allergens per camp policy and kitchen manager directives
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Flexible with the ability to shift in role as needed
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Participate in camp programming when possible and provide food for programming when required
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Clean up area to ensure compliance with local health department and licensing requirements
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Ensure kashrut is maintained in both prep and cooking of meals
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Perform other related duties as assigned by Camp Supervisory Team.
Physical Demands and Working Environment
Physical Demands: This job requires the incumbent to have operative auditory and visual functioning. Employee must also be able to walk upwards of two (2) miles each day, including use of stairs and uneven terrain. Employee may also stand, sit in chairs or on the ground, run, and swim. Employee may lift or body block campers when necessary.
Work Environment: Working conditions may include being in indoor, often time’s loud spaces and spending extended time outdoors under the sun. Must have the ability to work in a hectic, sometimes stressful environment while maintaining the standard of care.
Qualifications
Qualifications and Requirements
Basic Qualifications
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Two years kitchen experience or culinary degree, degree in progress
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Strong understanding of dietary needs and allergies
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Satisfactorily fulfill requirements for employment at the Staenberg-Loup JCC, including: background screening, three references, documentation, and compliance with CDHS law.
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Must be high-energy, enthusiastic, creative, and open-minded!
Preferred Qualifications
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ServSafe certification
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Strong understanding of kosher laws
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Culinary degree or equivalent experience
Benefits Overview
This is a seasonal job and is therefore ineligible for benefits.
Please note: This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of every duty and responsibility which will ever be required of an employee in this position; however, the employee will be held responsible for all duties assigned.
The Jewish Community Center values diversity and inclusiveness and is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $20 - $25
