Kitchen Aide; Camp Pennyroyal

Overview

Camp Pennyroyal, a 180-acre Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana overnight camp near Owensboro, KY, serves Girl Scouts in grades 4–12 with traditional activities like boating, archery, and ropes courses. Programs are led by paid staff and volunteers. The Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana seeks a full-time Kitchen Aide to support daily food service for youth and adults. Duties include preparing three meals daily, maintaining an industrial kitchen, washing/sanitizing dishes, prepping food for cookouts, and ensuring high-quality service for all members and guests.

• Aid in daily meal preparation and cookouts
• Assist the Kitchen Manager with balanced meals and special dietary needs
• Plan and prepare pack-out food
• Maintain kitchen related inventory
• Uphold sanitation and facility upkeep
• Manage dish washing
• Respond to emergencies
• Assist with pack-outs
• Support camp activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Non-traditional and long work hours are expected. The Kitchen Aide typically receives breaks between sessions. The Kitchen Aide is always on call when campers are on property.
• Long hours; on-call when campers are present; private quarters; outdoor work in varied weather; assist with daily camp life, walk/hike daily on uneven terrain.
• Work with standard kitchen equipment; exposure to cleaners
• The Kitchen Aide typically live in a unit with other staff. The Kitchen Aide may sleep near other staff or campers. The Kitchen Aide may live off-site.

• Current certifications in American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, AED, and Serv Safe (strongly preferred)
• 1 year each of childcare/youth program, supervisory, and administrative experience
• Age 18+
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Swimming proficiency (strongly preferred but not required)
• Must pass background checks, complete required forms, support Girl Scout mission, and promote diversity and safety

• Ensure diversity and pluralism are embraced and incorporated into the work of the council.
• Support the Girl Scout mission, vision, and values of Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana and live by the Girl Scout Promise and Law.

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