Camp Nurse - Camp Burnt Gin in Sumter, SC
State of South Carolina
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Camp Food Service Manager - Camp Burnt Gin in Sumter, SC
State of South Carolina
SCDPH-CO/COS
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$15,080 - $35,460
per year
Type
Closes
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves running the food service at a summer camp in South Carolina for kids and young adults with special health needs, including planning meals, buying supplies, cooking, serving food, and keeping everything clean and safe.
A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in managing food operations, who is organized, good at training others, and comfortable adapting to dietary needs in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
The role requires physical stamina and a commitment to health and safety rules during camp sessions.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent with experience/training in food preparation and service
- Three years of experience in food purchasing, bookkeeping, and food management
- Knowledge of food safety practices and state health regulations
- Ability to train and supervise food service staff
- Experience modifying meals for special dietary needs
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift 15 lbs
- Effective interaction with diverse individuals and groups while maintaining boundaries
- Immunization documentation against specified diseases (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Pertussis, Varicella, Hepatitis B)
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This position will be located at Camp Burnt Gin in Sumter County.
Job Responsibilities:
Plan, manage and direct a Food Service Program for a summer camp for children who have special health care needs, which includes but not limited to.
- The ordering and purchases of food, paper products and janitorial supplies. Maintaining the records related to purchases and inventory of food, janitorial and non-food supplies. Assist with the storage of stated purchases.
- Train and supervise the food service staff.
- Assist with all aspects of food preparation and service including preparing, cooking and serving food according to menu cycle. Modify meals according to special dietary needs of campers.
- Responsible for all aspects of the cleaning and care of kitchen, food service equipment, pans and dishware. Clean and maintain food preparation and storage areas.
- Follow and enforce state health department regulations concerning safe food preparation and facility cleanliness.
- Oversee with the opening and closing of camp.
Requirements
Requirements to qualify for this position are:
- Must be a high school graduate and have experience and/or training in food preparation and service.
- Must have three (3) years’ experience in food purchasing, bookkeeping and food management
- Must have knowledge of food safety practices.
- Experience in the school system food service is desirable.
- Prior Camp Burnt Gin experience is desirable.
- Must be able stand for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift 15 lbs.
- Must be able to interact effectively with individuals and groups respecting social and cultural diversity and maintain appropriate boundaries.
Additional Information
- Camp Burnt Gin is a summer camp for children, teens and young adults who have special health care needs. The job requires employee to stand for extended periods of time.
- Workdays vary according to camp schedule and there are scheduled days off between camp sessions. Some weekend work may be required on occasion. The morning shift work schedule is 7:00 am – 1:30 pm. The afternoon shift is 1:00 pm – 7:30 pm.
- If you have any questions please contact Maggie Krueger at campburntgin@dph.sc.gov and/or (803)898-3948.
- IMMUNIZATION: All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Pertussis, Varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.
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