Dining Hall Coordinator

Recruiting Opportunity Closes: 02.18.2025

Hourly Wage: $450.00/Week

Hours Per Week: 40

Status: Exempt / Full Time - Temporary / Seasonal (JUNE 16 - AUGUST 15, 2025)

Number of Positions: 1

Department: Camp Kuratli at Trestle Glen

Position: Dining Hall Coordinator

Supervisor: Camp Director / DYCS

The Salvation Army Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Camp Kuratli at Trestle Glen Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army Camp Kuratli at Trestle Glen will be a Christian sanctuary of rest, discovery, and growth for the neediest children in Oregon and Southern Idaho.

Application Instructions:

Complete the online job application, upload a resume.

To apply online go to: Dining Hall Coordinator

To apply in person go to 8495 SE Monterey Ave, Happy Valley, OR 97086. Bring a resume and complete the job application provided to you. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Questions, contact Capt. Edgar Azueta at edgar.azueta @usw.salvationarmy.org or call (503) 794-3256. Capt. Azueta is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position.

Recruiting Accommodation Statement:

To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process, please contact 1-888-887-6528 or email thq.reporting.line@usw.salvationarmy.org, attention Eric Hansen or Sheila Jordan.

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SCOPE OF POSITION: Provide supervision, support, and motivation for Dining Hall Service and Support staff; ensuring efficient operation and cleanliness of the dining hall and dish room. Support and assist in the preparation and distribution of staff and camper snacks. Lead counts and maintains records for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
* Minimum High School Graduate or equivalent required.
* Must have a valid Driver's License.
* Hold a current Food Handlers Permit.
* 2 seasons of summer camp experience or 1 year in equivalent work required.
* Must be at least 18 years of age.
* Current AED, Red Cross or equivalent CPR and First Aid certification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

* Desire to work with youth, teens, and young adults.
* Ability to supervise and provide guidance to staff and campers.
* Ability to diffuse stressful situations with staff and campers.
* Be a Christian with a strong, demonstrative commitment to following Jesus Christ, and biblical principles, who is enthusiastic, energetic, and creative in spiritual leadership.
* Ability to operate a telephone.
* Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer.
* Ability to access and produce information from a computer.
* Ability to teach and lead several activities.
* Ability to communicate well with others from diverse backgrounds, ages, and nationalities.
* Ability to work in groups.
* Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to activities.
* Ability to make independent decisions that may involve unique or unusual situations and/or complex issues and dealing with demanding requests or timelines.
* Good character, integrity, and adaptability
* Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control
* Detail oriented
* Self-starter
* Ability to read, write, and communicate well in the English language.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure.
* Good analytical skills
* Ability and willingness to keep information confidential.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Supervise and assist the Dining Hall and Service Support staff in their duties in the operation of the dining hall and dish room.
* Coordinate staff to assist on the serving line.
* Lead and assist in the operation and efficient workflow of the dish room.
* Coordinate daily and weekly cleaning of the dining hall, bathrooms, and dish room.
* Assist in the maintenance and daily checks for cleanliness of kitchen and dining hall areas.
* Plan and implement a rotation schedule for wait staff between the dining hall and dish room.
* Perform daily Summer Food Service Program counts at each meal.
* Assist in any area of kitchen or dining hall, as requested by the Food Service Manager.
* Assist in unloading, moving, and storing any dining hall, kitchen, food, or cleaning supplies.
* Assist with any inventory procedures, making or removing certain foods from the stock room/freezer and ensuring proper documentation is accounted for.
* Create an inviting and thematic experience in the dining hall for campers and staff.
* Work with the program team to implement fun and exciting programming for the dining hall and meal services.
* Provide support, motivation, and spiritual leadership for staff assigned to the Dining Hall Service and Support.

General Duties:
* Foster and nurture Christian faith and discipleship in visible, fruitful ways to, and with campers
* Attend and participate in programs and spiritual activities.
* Enforce respect for personal property, camp equipment, and facilities.
* Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all staff, volunteers, and campers.
* Enforce adherence to camp and Salvation Army policies and procedures.
* Ensure and provide supervision and physical/emotional safety for campers and staff.
* Participate and/or assist in all summer camp programs as required e.g., chapel, staff meetings, campfire, camp-wide games, night-watch, free-time, electives, rise and shine duty, etc.
* Ensure and assist in the cleanliness of cabins and outside areas.
* Perform any other duties as assigned by the Logistics Coordinator.
* May be required to serve as Break Day Supervisor at times during the season.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
* Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, hike, and twist continuously for up to 15-20 minutes or prolonged periods at a time.
* Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects.
* Ability to lift to 25 lbs.
* Physical ability to respond to a variety of situations; must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
* There may be phone and in-person contact with others from diverse backgrounds who may be angry, hostile, confused, or frustrated.
* May be required to work in all areas of camp including, but not limited to, the kitchen, dish room, laundry facility, and grounds.
* Working in a distinctively Christian environment
* Possible exposure to communicable diseases
* Work outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather.
* Work around dust, odor, high noise levels, and bodily fluids.

MISCELLANEOUS:
The Salvation Army does have a dress code. This will be shared with you at the time of employment.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a motor vehicle record check. They must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a criminal history information check. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude employment. The circumstances involved in the conviction(s) will be considered.

The Salvation Army provides a smoke and drug-free work environment for all employees and volunteers.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

The position has access to confidential and private information. Confidentiality and privacy must be observed. An understanding of professional boundaries is required.