Food Ops Staff Member
Locations: Rochester Northwest 2171 Superior Dr NW, Rochester, MN 55901 Rochester Downtown 30 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, MN 55904
Pre-Season Hours: Approximately 80 hours of online training from hire to start of camp (April - June). Flexible schedule.
Camp Dates: Rochester Northwest: June 8, 2026 (Mon) July 17, 2026 (Fri) Includes two additional weekends for camp move-in and move-out Rochester Downtown: July 20, 2026 (Mon) August 25, 2026 (Tue) Includes two additional weekends for camp move-in and move-out
Camp Hours: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Hourly Wage: The hourly rate for this position is $17.25 - $19.75 per hour. The pay range listed here is what Steve & Kate's Camp in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on experience and other relevant business or organizational factors.
At Steve & Kate's Camp, we're pioneers in self-directed learning, and we're looking for meticulous multi-taskers with strong time-management skills to run our on-site food program. As a Food Ops staff member, you'll sharpen your inherent organizational skills, submit food orders, and maintain our kitchen and food service items using hygienic practices, all while doing meaningful work keeping hundreds of bellies full. Given the simplicity of the Food Program, there will also be opportunities to interact with campers, collaborate with interesting coworkers, and help with fun around camp. You won't be making meals (just preparing and serving), so there's no culinary experience required it's totally fine if you don't own one of those silly chef's hats.
Job Responsibilities:
- Preparing and serving and cleaning up snacks and lunch
- Ordering and managing food-service items and supplies
- Maintaining all food-related equipment and spaces in sanitary conditions
Additional Responsibilities:
- Actively supervising campers
- Maintaining an organized and approachable activity space
- Ensuring compliance with Camp Policies
- Reporting & Recording details of notable concerns or incidents, and of injuries to campers, other staff members, or self
- Keeping track and being aware of camper allergies and dietary restrictions
- Adding daily updates and photos to campers' profiles
How do you know if you're the right candidate?
- Does the idea of guiding kids while they make decisions for themselves excite you?
- Are you calm under pressure and able to calm those around you?
- Are you comfortable leading groups of kids on your own while still collaborating with a team?
- Do you have the stamina to keep up (literally) with 4-12 year old's bursting with energy and creative potential? And, can you lift up to 40lbs?
- Are you passionate about sharing your knowledge & learning something new (even if a third grade is doing the teaching)?
Job Requirements:
- At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED
- Minimum of 2 months experience working with campage children, with 1 year preferred, in either a professional, personal or volunteer setting.
- First Aid & CPR certified prior to Day 1 of Camp (some locations may require additional certifications)
- ServeSafe Food Handler Certification (provided if needed)
- By applying and accepting an offer, you are giving S&K permission to email or text you