Cook Camp Staff (Syracuse, IN) - Girl Scouts - Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana : Job Details

Cook Camp Staff (Syracuse, IN) – Girl Scouts

If making an impact on the lives of young people helps get you out of bed in the morning, join our Summer Camp Staff for a challenging and rewarding experience of helping girls grow confidence, character, and courage.  As a Camp Staffer, you will provide a blend of leadership, instruction, mentorship, and inspiration to campers while guiding them and sharing the joys and adventure of summer camp and program activities.

Our Cook is responsible for managing the kitchen and providing quality food service for the duration of camp. The position requires the individual to provide indirect service to girls.

No Girl Scout experience, not a problem! We are excited to diversify our staff to ensure representation for our campers.

Our camp is located in northeast Indiana. Camp Ella J. Logan was founded on Lake Dewart in Syracuse, Indiana in 1928. Camp serves about 60 girls per week (and a barn full of horses), and days are filled with trails and traditions that empower campers through intentional activity design and cooperative leadership. Join us for a summer of growth, memories, and a few silly songs.

This is seasonal summer employment (June 21 - July 21, 2025) which includes room and board. Must be 18 years old by June 21st.

Pay rate: $800 weekly, less taxes and other deductions.

Essential Duties:

• Menu Planning for general and dietary restricted campers.
• Manage inventory and budgets.
• Meal preparation, cooking and serving.
• Supervise kitchen staff and volunteers.
• Monitor and maintain freezer and refrigeration temperature levels.
• Assure that the kitchen, food storage and dining areas follow ACA, GSNIM, and State of Indiana guidelines.

Education/Certification:

• CPR/First Aid Certification (or willingness to attain it).
• Proof of certification of SERV Safe or Food Safe Certification.
• Willingness to become a member of GSUSA.

Knowledge and Experience:

• 1+ Years of experience operating a commercial-style kitchen
• Ability to plan menus and cook for groups of 30-150 people.
• Knowledge of principles of nutrition and menu planning.
• Knowledge of and experience in ordering, inventory, budgeting, food preparation, family-style and buffet serving, cleaning and institutional kitchen equipment.

Essential Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, and carrying items.
• Acceptable range of body motion to complete essential duties.
• Ability to focus on detail, accuracy, and safety of food and participants.

Benefits/Time Off:

• Paid opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge with certifications in CPR, First Aid, Youth Mental Health First Aid, and American Camping Association trainings.
• Gain access to Girl Scouts USA to find more opportunities for advancement
• Enjoy a Fourth of July break from July 1st to July 5th.

(A full job description can be requested by emailing: [email protected])

Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Diversity

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