Dining Hall Crew

Recruiting Opportunity Closes: 02.18.2025

Hourly Wage: $400 Weekley

Hours Per Week: 40

Status: Exempt / Full Time - Temporary / Seasonal (JUNE 16 - AUGUST 15, 2025)

Number of Positions: 4

Department: Camp Kuratli at Trestle Glen

Position: Dinning Hall Crew

Supervisor: Dinning Hall Coordinator

The Salvation Army Mission Statement:

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.

Camp Kuratli at Trestle Glen Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army Camp Kuratli at Trestle Glen will be a Christian sanctuary of rest, discovery, and growth for the neediest children in Oregon and Southern Idaho.

Application Instructions:

Complete the online job application, upload a resume.

To apply online go to: Dining Hall Crew

To apply in person go to 8495 SE Monterey Ave, Happy Valley, OR 97086. Bring a resume and complete the job application provided to you. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Questions, contact Capt. Edgar Azueta at edgar.azueta @usw.salvationarmy.org or call (503) 794-3256. Capt. Azueta is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position.

Recruiting Accommodation Statement:

To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process, please contact 1-888-887-6528 or email thq.reporting.line@usw.salvationarmy.org, attention Eric Hansen or Sheila Jordan.

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Scope of Position: Perform all meal preparation, cleaning, and resetting of the dinning hall and operate the dish room as well as assist with preparation and distribution of camper snacks.

camper snacks.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Hold a current Food Handlers permit, which will need to be on file in the kitchen and camp office
• Prior food service skills preferred
• Previous camp experience preferred

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Dining Hall & Service Duties:

• Set and clear tables for each meal.
• Assist with serving food during meals as requested.
• Maintain cleanliness of the dining hall area including tables, floors, serving lines, and bathrooms.
• Wash dishes, glasses, silverware pots, pans, and BBQ grill by hand or machine, as required.
• Ensure the dish room is kept clean, tidy, and free of trip/slip hazards during and after the completion of dishes.
• Assist with all inventory procedures, making certain that food removed from the stock room and freezers are properly accounted for and documented.
• Assist with the operation of the camp canteen.
• Assist with sweeping and mopping the kitchen and dining hall as requested.
• Take out trash from the kitchen for pickup by the service crew.
• Clean and wash trash cans as requested.
• Clean any spills in the kitchen or dining hall as requested.
• Adhere to the rotation schedule set by the Dining Hall Coordinator.
• Help unload, move, and store supplies.

General Duties:

• Foster and nurture Christian faith and discipleship in visible, fruitful ways to, and with campers
• Encourage respect for personal property, camp equipment, and facilities.
• Work alongside and in agreement with the Divisional Youth Leaders, other divisional officers, and special guests as directed.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all staff, volunteers, and campers.
• Encourage adherence to camp & Salvation Army policies and procedures.
• Ensure and provide for the supervision and physical/emotional safety of campers and staff.
• Participate and/or assist in all summer camp programs as required e.g. chapel, staff meetings, campfire, camp-wide games, night-watch, free-time, electives, rise and shine duty, etc.
• Ensure and assist in the cleanliness of your cabin and outside area.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the program director, Divisional Youth Secretaries, or camp director.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to accept supervision and guidance.
• Ability to learn and do tasks assigned.
• Ability to perform daily duties promptly.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure.
• Responsible individual with a desire to work with youth.
• Ability to communicate and interact well with co-workers and the public from diverse backgrounds, ages, and nationalities.
• Self-starter.
• Team player.
• Ability and willingness to keep information confidential.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist continuously
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects, and reach overhead
• Ability to regularly lift to 25 and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to lift/unload/move food and supplies; lift dishes to their storage location; use kitchen equipment safely; operate electrical equipment and mechanical equipment; maintain appropriate inventory of food and supplies; operate dishwasher while maintaining appropriate temperature; determine the cleanliness of dishes, food contact surfaces and kitchen area; assess the condition of food

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• There may be phone and in-person contact with people from diverse backgrounds who may be angry, hostile, confused, or frustrated.
• May be required to work in all areas of camp including, but not limited to, the kitchen, dish room, laundry facility, and grounds.
• The ability to work in a distinctively Christian environment.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases.
• Work outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather.
• Works around dust, odor, and high noise levels.

Working conditions --equipment used:

• Dishwasher
• Kitchen equipment. *Will abide by and practice Oregon Labor Laws when working, including use of equipment, depending on age.

MISCELLANEOUS:

The Salvation Army does have a dress code. This will be shared with you at the time of employment.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a motor vehicle record check. They must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a criminal history information check. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude employment. The circumstances involved in the conviction(s) will be considered.

The Salvation Army provides a smoke and drug-free work environment for all employees and volunteers.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship will result.

Must be able to work with minimal supervision and be comfortable working with a high degree of independence. May be required to make independent decisions that may involve unique or unusual situations and/or complex issues and dealing with demanding requests or timelines.

This position has access to confidential and private information. Confidentiality and privacy must be observed. An understanding of professional boundaries is required.