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Summer Kitchen Staff Application & Info: Join us!

Camp Bethel Summer Kitchen Staff Information & Application

Thank you for your interest in serving in the food service ministry at Camp Bethel!  In food service, our ministry takes many forms.  We meet our campers’ and staff’s physical needs by providing delicious meals, we provide the opportunity for table fellowship at mealtimes, we demonstrate Christ-like kindness and hospitality, and we keep campers safe from illness by following safe food handling practices.  Kitchen work can be fast-paced, demanding, and tiring.  It can also be very rewarding as you gain new skills, make new friends, and witness the hundreds of campers whose lives are touched by Christ through Camp Bethel each summer. 

  General Information

1)    Camp Bethel is the outdoor ministry of the Virlina District Church of the Brethren.  Camp Bethel programs are open to everyone regardless of race, age, color, national origin, sex, or disability.

2)    As our housing is entirely occupied by summer campers and resident counseling staff, we regret that on-site housing is not available for summer kitchen staff.

3)    No on-site use of tobacco, alcohol, illegal drugs, or profanity is permitted.

4)    Because our summer program serves children, we are required to perform a comprehensive criminal background check on all staff.  This check requires the use of your full legal name, your date of birth, your legal address, and your Social Security number.  All background information is held strictly confidential by the Camp Director.  If you prefer not to divulge any of the requested information, we regret we will not be able to consider your application.

5)    Applicants must be 16 years of age or older by June 3, 2013.  Applicants under the age of 18 must provide a signed consent from a parent or legal guardian upon being hired.

 Schedule and Pay Information

1)    Two weekly work shifts are available.  Summer staff will work each day on their shift:

(a)  First shift: 6:00am-1:00pm, Monday-Friday.  Pay is $225 per week ($45 per day)

(b) Second shift: 1:00-8:00pm, Sunday-Friday.  Pay is $270 per week ($45 per day)

2)    Summer Camp dates are Sunday, June 16 through Saturday, August 17. Regular shift schedules will be followed during these weeks.  Hiring preference will be given to applicants who are available to work all eight weeks.  Depending on camper enrollment numbers, some staff may not be needed for the full eight weeks.  Applicants with limited availability may be considered if their availability corresponds with camp’s requirements. 

3)     Paid training days will be scheduled during the two weeks prior to summer camp (Monday, June 3 through Saturday, June 15).  During that time staff will be scheduled according to meal requirements and staff availability.  Work hours during training may differ from regular work shifts.   

4)    Pay will be pro-rated for missed shifts and for any extra shifts worked.

5)    Pay days are monthly.  Staff will be paid for each month no later than five business days after the first day of the following month.

6)    Optional additional weekend work days may be available depending on the camp schedule.  The food service director will inform staff if/when they become available.

7)    Meals are included for kitchen staff during shifts.  Breakfast and lunch are included for first shift, lunch and dinner for second shift.

 Position Descriptions

1)    Basic Employee Requirements include: following all health department standards as discussed in training, dependability, promptness, personal cleanliness, strong work ethic, ability to work independently or as a team member, adherence to established rules of Camp Bethel, respectful treatment of staff, guests, campers, and a desire to serve children and young people in a ministry and programming setting.

2)    Available positions are listed below.  Applicants may choose to apply for a specific position or for any available position.  All staff will be expected to perform the duties listed below in addition to the primary duties of their position.

a.    Assistant cook.  Primary duties are helping head cook prepare main menu items, side dishes, and salads. 

b.    Desserts/baker.  Primary duties are preparing desserts and other baked items. 

c.    Dish assistant/dining room czar.  Primary duties are putting away clean dishes, preparing drinks and condiments, and restocking and maintaining coffee and sandwich stations in the dining room.
 

3)    The following duties will be shared by all kitchen staff regardless of position: food and drink preparation, washing and putting away dishes, cleaning kitchen prep areas and equipment, stocking and shelving supplies, sweeping, mopping, cleaning restrooms, and trash removal.

 Application Instructions

1)    Allow at least 1 hour to complete the application below.  Be sure to read and understand the above information.

2)    Please read about Camp Bethel’s mission and philosophy of camping.

3)    If you have any questions about this application, please contact the Food Services Director Brigitte Burton at campbethelark@gmail.com or call the camp office at

(540) 992-2940 during regular business hours (M-F 9-5).