Head Cook- Camp

Temporary Full-Time Summer Day Camp Position

Location:

570 152nd St., South Sioux City, NE 68776.

Dates:
May 27th, 2026 through July 24th, 2026

Pay Rate: $120.00 Per Day based on experience

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Coordinate, train and manage summer staff in cooperation with the Dining Room Coordinator in preparation and serving of food, sanitation, safety and food storage, and inventory. Maintain records and prepare reports. Enforce all health standards and regulations established by the Department of Health. Groups served range in size from 15 – 250 people including adults. Usual group size: 75–150, ages 6–18.

• Assist in planning weekly menus meeting requirements of USDA Summer Food Service Program.
• Oversee all food preparation.
• Supervise the cleaning of the kitchen and food service storage facilities.
• Assist in the serving of meals.
• Maintain accurate records (menus, food orders, food production, inventories, etc).
• Provide for special food needs such as cookouts, snacks and special events, as well as for persons with special dietary needs.
• Participate in the total camp program when appropriate and as long as primary duties are not neglected.
• Participate in staff meetings.
• Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the position.

Directly co-supervises Dining Room Staff with Dining Room Coordinator. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and problems.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential dutyily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. They will assist in creating a Christian atmosphere and support the infusion of Christian Outreach through the programming. Preferred 6 months related experience in a personal relationship with Christ and working with youth.

This individual must be of good character, mature and able to uphold the Christian standards and ministries of The Salvation Army in all areas of job responsibilities.

Two years of college preferred, and a minimum two years documented experience and/or training in food service management.

English proficiency sufficient for communication with supervisors, co-workers, clients and customers. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel or similar software. Ability to use the internet efficiently.

Annual Summer Food Services Program (SFSP) training required (will provide). Food Handlers Certificate (ability to pass).

Must pass all applicable background checks. Ability to manage and supervise subordinates.