POSITION OVERVIEW
The Dining Hall Host/Hostess is a key member of the Trout Lake Camps food service team, responsible for leading the setup, service, and cleanup of the dining room for every meal. Dining Hall Hosts/Hostesses report directly to the Head Cook, Float Cook, and Food Service Director.
You love Jesus. You trust the Bible as God's Word. And you don't just want a "summer job" where you punch in and punch out. You want to develop your skills, grow in your walk with Christ in an awesome community of peers who can support and encourage you.
This is an entry-level, summer-only role. Successful Dining Hall Hosts/Hostesses must demonstrate a warm, welcoming presence and an eye for detail and cleanliness. An initiative to learn, grow, balance multiple tasks, and meet daily responsibilities is required in this role.
WHO YOU ARE:
- A committed Christ-follower who displays a commitment and attitude of reflecting Jesus
- A natural host who loves making guests feel welcomed and cared for
- Detail-oriented, noticing the small things that make a dining room feel clean and inviting
- Comfortable staying on your feet and moving quickly during meal rushes
- An individual who can be trusted to follow food handling and sanitation procedures
- A team player willing to jump in wherever needed
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Attend Staff Training (Begins late May)
- Set up and break down the dining room for each meal
- Keep the drink station stocked, clean, and sanitized before, during, and after meals
- Practice First-In-First-Out (FIFO) food rotation and proper food handling
- Sweep and spot mop the dining room floor after each meal
- Keep tables, salt and pepper shakers, and napkin holders filled and guest-ready
- Maintain and rotate milk, juice, and drink bar supplies
- Work alongside and assign tasks to Dteam staff (high school age volunteer staff)
FOR BONUS POINTS:
- You remember names and orders like a pro
- You could restock a drink station with your eyes closed
- Making a dining room feel warm and welcoming is your love language
- A former Trout camper or staff member
WORK PERKS:
When you join the Trout Lake Camps summer staff, our prayer is that you will grow spiritually in your walk with Jesus, your leadership will be sharper, & that you'll see a connection between your work and the work that God does in the lives of campers. Safe. Fun. Gospel. is the hallmark of the Trout staff experience.
- Onsite Housing Provided (dorm-style housing in either Male or Female Housing)
- Free Meals while camp is in and out of session
- Work Experience may qualify for university credit (contact your school's internship office)
- Spiritual Development opportunities
- Supportive and positive working environment
- Staff Social Activities throughout the summer
