POSITION OVERVIEW
The Dish/Utility Worker is a key member of the Trout Lake Camps food service team, responsible for keeping the kitchen running with clean dishes, utensils, and workspaces after every meal. Dishwashers 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 Dishwashers must demonstrate the ability to work quickly and thoroughly, especially during the rush of meal service. 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 hard worker who doesn't mind getting your hands wet (or a little splashed)
- Someone who thrives working as part of a team, especially during the busy rush of meal times
- Detail-oriented — you know a truly clean dish when you see one
- An individual who can be trusted to follow safety and sanitation procedures
- Comfortable with repetitive tasks done well, meal after meal
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Attend Staff Training (Begins late May)
- Work an assigned position on the dish line: Loader, Sprayer, Unloader, or Pot Scrubber
- Wash and sanitize dishes, pots, pans, and utensils, and return them to their proper place
- Keep the dish room floor swept, mopped, and free of spills
- Take out garbage and keep the dish room clean after every meal
- Clean and sanitize sinks, lines, and the dishwasher after each use
- Let the Head Cook know when cleaning chemicals are running low
- Work alongside and assign tasks to Dteam staff (high school age volunteer staff)
FOR BONUS POINTS:
- You find real satisfaction in a sparkling clean stack of dishes
- You stay steady and focused when the dish window gets busy
- You've got rhythm — literally, keeping pace on the line
- 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
