Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana
Food Service Manager - Camp Juniper Knoll
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana, Troy, Wisconsin, United States
Overview
Looking for a summer job that makes a difference? Join the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana 2026 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 part of the Food Service Team, you will be responsible for helping provide delicious, fresh, well-balanced meals to our campers and staff, adapt menus to dietary needs, maintain safety standards within the kitchen and dining hall, and put together food pack outs for camper groups. As Food Service Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, organization, and implementation of providing well-balanced meals to campers and staff. You will report to the Camp Director.
Work Commitment
Dates: May 28 – August 2 Includes staff training Camp is closed June 19 and July 4-6; these days are unpaid
Typical Weekly Schedule
11:00 a.m. Sunday – 7:00 p.m. Friday Daily 2-hour break Monday-Thursday if living on site; one 30-minute break for every 5 hours worked if commuting Staff who choose to commute 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. Staff are required to work Saturday, August 1 and may be asked to work Saturday, July 18
Camp Staff Benefits
Pay: $145 a day ($21.75 an hour if commuting) Included room and board for staff 18+ living on-site First Aid and CPR certification 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 ServSafe Manager Certification Must be 21+ years old and possess a high school diploma or GED; candidates that are 23+ with a valid driver’s license are strongly preferred 3-5 years in food service in a camp or equivalent setting Proof of health physical clearing the candidate for work in a camp setting Willingness to live and work in an indoor and outdoor camp setting, including irregular hours with rustic facilities, wildlife, limited technology, and exposure to sun, rain, and other weather conditions
Responsibilities
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 with the help of other food service staff Assist in the management of inventories, receiving orders, and storing of food and supplies Assist in preparing pack-outs for cook-outs and field trips Assist with the cleanliness and sanitation of dishes, kitchen equipment, kitchen, and dining hall, including 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 opening and closing of food service operations for the resident camp season Assist in ensuring the kitchen and dining hall meet state laws, local laws, American Camping Association standards, and Girl Scout standards Other duties as assigned
Application
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Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Other Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Internet Publishing
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Looking for a summer job that makes a difference? Join the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana 2026 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 part of the Food Service Team, you will be responsible for helping provide delicious, fresh, well-balanced meals to our campers and staff, adapt menus to dietary needs, maintain safety standards within the kitchen and dining hall, and put together food pack outs for camper groups. As Food Service Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, organization, and implementation of providing well-balanced meals to campers and staff. You will report to the Camp Director.
Work Commitment
Dates: May 28 – August 2 Includes staff training Camp is closed June 19 and July 4-6; these days are unpaid
Typical Weekly Schedule
11:00 a.m. Sunday – 7:00 p.m. Friday Daily 2-hour break Monday-Thursday if living on site; one 30-minute break for every 5 hours worked if commuting Staff who choose to commute 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. Staff are required to work Saturday, August 1 and may be asked to work Saturday, July 18
Camp Staff Benefits
Pay: $145 a day ($21.75 an hour if commuting) Included room and board for staff 18+ living on-site First Aid and CPR certification 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 ServSafe Manager Certification Must be 21+ years old and possess a high school diploma or GED; candidates that are 23+ with a valid driver’s license are strongly preferred 3-5 years in food service in a camp or equivalent setting Proof of health physical clearing the candidate for work in a camp setting Willingness to live and work in an indoor and outdoor camp setting, including irregular hours with rustic facilities, wildlife, limited technology, and exposure to sun, rain, and other weather conditions
Responsibilities
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 with the help of other food service staff Assist in the management of inventories, receiving orders, and storing of food and supplies Assist in preparing pack-outs for cook-outs and field trips Assist with the cleanliness and sanitation of dishes, kitchen equipment, kitchen, and dining hall, including 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 opening and closing of food service operations for the resident camp season Assist in ensuring the kitchen and dining hall meet state laws, local laws, American Camping Association standards, and Girl Scout standards Other duties as assigned
Application
Apply today to join our summer camp team!
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Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Other Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Internet Publishing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana by 2x Get notified about new Food Service Manager jobs in East Troy, WI.
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