Food & Nutrition Program Intern- Camp Juniper Knoll

East Troy, WI

Seasonal

Student (College)

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Looking for a summer internship that makes a difference? Join the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana 2025 camp staff today! Our Camp Juniper Knoll overnight camp is a place where energetic and passionate staff come together to provide a safe and positive learning environment for girls ages 5-17.

As a Food & Nutrition Program Intern, you will be responsible for helping provide delicious, fresh, well-balanced meals to our campers & staff, adapt menus to dietary needs, maintain safety standards within the kitchen and dining hall, and put together food pack outs for camper groups. You will be responsible for assisting the Food Service Manager in all aspects of kitchen management and function as the general all around cook for meals. Will report to the Food Service Manager.

Work Commitment:

Dates: May 27- August 3

Includes staff training

Camp is closed June 19 and July 3-5; these days are unpaid

Weekly Schedule: 11:00 a.m. Sunday-7:00 p.m. Friday

Daily 2-hour break Monday-Thursday

Saturdays off

Staff who choose to commute rather than live on-site typically work 40 hours a week, between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.; actual daily shifts vary and will be determined in conversation with the Camp Director.

Camp Staff Benefits:

Pay: $120 a day ($18 an hour if commuting)
Included room and board
Wisconsin Food Handler Training and First Aid and CPR certification
Optional Archery, Lifeguard, and Aquatic Small Craft training available if interested.
Access to GSGCNWI Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications:

Loves to interact with children and has prior experience working with children of various ages
Enjoys working in a busy kitchen environment and has prior food service experience
Current Food Handlers certification
Must be 18+ years old and possess a high school diploma or GED
Proof of health physical clearing the candidate for work in a camp setting
Willingness to work and, at times, live in an indoor and outdoor camp setting, which includes working irregular hours with limited or simple equipment, rustic facilities, wildlife and insects; limited technology while at camp, and daily exposure to sun, rain, and other weather conditions

Responsibilities:

Oversee the management of weekly cookouts, including food storage, equipment cleanliness and sanitation, and food ordering; ensure all dietary needs of campers and staff are met and educating staff on food allergy management
Role model problem-solving, collaboration, and initiative to campers and other staff
Assist in creating a clean, safe, and accommodating food service experience for campers and staff
Prepare, serve, and clean up meals served at camp with the help of other food service staff
Assist in the management of inventories, receiving orders, and storing of food and supplies
Assist with the cleanliness and sanitation of dishes, kitchen equipment, kitchen, and dining hall- including but not limited to keeping drinking water containers clean and full, sanitizing food surfaces, dishwashing, proper food and equipment storage, sweeping, and mopping.
Assist in the management of food allergies and special dietary needs of campers and staff
Provide supervision and assistance to other food service staff
Manage food service staff and kitchen operations when the Food Service Manager is not on site
Assist with the opening and closing of food service operations for the resident camp season
Assists in seeing that the kitchen and dining hall meet state laws, local laws, American Camping Association standards, and Girl Scout standards in all areas
Other duties as assigned

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Food & Nutrition Program Intern- Camp Juniper Knoll

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We are currently hiring for summer camp! The season for summer camp staff starts at the end of May to the beginning of August.

Want to know more about working summer camp? Please click here for more information. Do you have the skills we are looking for? Check out our open opportunities and apply!

Food & Nutrition Program Intern- Camp Juniper Knoll

Apply for this position

Want to know more about working summer camp? Please click here for more information.

Do you have the skills we are looking for? Check out our open opportunities and apply!