Prep Cook

**Job Posting for Prep Cook/Kitchen Disher**

**Employment Dates**:Start date - May 24, 2024; End Date - October 6, 2024

**Wage**:$17.50 per hour, plus accommodation, all meals when Food Service is offered, water taxi fares (2 return trips per month during July & August), & staff shirt

**Summary of Position**:Working with the Head Chef, Food Service Director & Coordinator, Camp Cook and Kitchen Dishers, the Prep Cook/Kitchen Disher will be responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of the Food Service Department. Their tasks will include: assisting with meal preparation and plating; the cleaning and sanitization of all dishes and equipment used by the kitchen team to prepare and cook meals; the cleaning and sanitization of dishes used by guests, staff and volunteers during meals as part of our Food Service offering; and, overseeing the proper use and care of the waste management system - composting, recycling, etc.

**Overview**:

- **Camp Fircom**_

We would like to acknowledge that Camp Fircom is located on Cha7elwnech (Gambier Island), in the ancestral and unceded territory of Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish First Nation). A short 20 minute water taxi ride from Horseshoe Bay, Camp Fircom is situated on a 120-acre waterfront property with access to ample recreational opportunities, including swimming beaches and hiking trails.

The mission of Camp Fircom is to create communities of belonging and experiences to grow on. The heart of our non-profit organization is the operation of summer camp programs. We also operate a year-round retreat centre, hosting weddings, family vacations, conferences, work and wellness retreats, adult programs, and other groups.
- **Food Service Department**:_

Camp Fircom’s kitchen has a variety of quality equipment to execute meals for groups from 12 - 200 people. We take great pride in offering homemade and delicious food for all our guests, with menus varying depending upon the type of group on site. We are a nut-aware kitchen and we cater to a variety of allergies and dietary needs.

Camp Fircom is an off-the-grid location, which means that all kitchen waste must be processed onsite. The kitchen team takes part in the responsibility of taking the compost out to the farm, cleaning and

properly sorting recycling, and bagging and storing garbage so our site staff can arrange to have it removed from the island.

**Living Arrangements**: Accommodation is provided in a shared, rustic cabin without utilities. Shared washroom facilities exclusively for staff use are provided, and wifi is available in various communal spaces. Meals are included when guests are on site and Food Service is offered.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- **Training**:_
- Actively participating in 100% of all training offered at the beginning of the contract and throughout the season
- **Food Preparation and Meal Service**:_
- Engaging and communicating with guests, staff and volunteers in a friendly, respectful and effective manner
- Responding to guests’ needs and inquiries in a timely manner and providing inviting, knowledgeable customer service during meal times
- Operating standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
- Preparing, seasoning and cooking food as directed, meeting dietary requirements where required
- Following recipes and presentation specifications
- Preparing family-style meals, as well as elevated wedding menus
- Baking fresh bread, cookies, muffins, cakes, etc.
- Ensuring timely delivery of meal service
- Managing daily prep routine, including vegetarian meals and special dietary meals
- Working within a defined budget, which includes proper food portioning
- **Dishwashing**:_
- Ensuring the availability of clean dishes by washing dishes, pots, pans, and flatware, and putting them away in their proper places
- Cleaning machines and appliances used in the kitchen, such as coffee makers, pots and pans, mixers, etc.
- Keeping the dishwasher and dish pit clean, and reporting any functional or mechanical issues to the Head Chef or Food Service Director
- Maintaining adequate levels of dish detergents and cleaning supplies
- Maintaining Dishwasher Log for temperature, detergent, and sanitizer levels
- Ensuring sanitary wash cycles are happening (this will be done using test strips on a daily basis)
- **Kitchen Systems and Organization**:_
- Helping maintain daily/weekly logs re: temperature of fridge, meals, waste, etc.
- Overseeing the proper use and care of the waste management system - composting, recycling, etc.
- **Kitchen Maintenance and Cleanliness**:_
- Maintaining required Food Safe-related health standards and protocols
- Contributing to a clean, sanitary work environment
- Cleaning and maintaining work station, practicing good safety and sanitation protocols
- Adhering to all sanitation and food production codes
- **General**:_
- Being sensitive to, and striving toward, fulfilling the mission and values of Camp Fircom
- Carrying out other duties as req