Summer - Canteen Lead

OVERVIEW:

The Canteen Lead is responsible for managing daily operations of the Cafe (staff lounge) and camper snack bar, maintaining accurate records of camper visits, keeping a clean work environment, conducting weekly inventories, submitting timely reorder requests, handling camper T-shirt distribution, participating in devotionals, and supporting summer staff programming.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage daily operations of the Canteen and Monterey Cafe
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of both areas, ensuring supplies are properly stored and handled
• Prepare Canteen before scheduled activities (electives, free time, etc.)
• Open and operate the Monterey Cafe during staff nights; plan and lead special staff activities
• Receive and distribute camper T-shirts by cabin; maintain inventory and notify Assistant Camp Director of reorder needs
• Submit weekly snack and supply orders to the Food Service Manager by Saturday noon
• Maintain weekly inventory of snacks and supplies for both the Canteen and Cafe
• Enforce safety standards and develop conduct rules for assigned areas
• Assist with electives and other camp programs as assigned
• Participate in evening programs, campfires, and lead camp songs as directed
• Support cabin leaders with late-night missions and assist with opening/closing day procedures
• Help plan and participate in staff devotions, meetings, and special events
• Support Salvation Army badge and enrichment classes as assigned
• Maintain cleanliness in living quarters and report maintenance issues
• Build relationships with campers and staff, modeling Christ-like behavior and service
• Actively contribute to the spiritual formation of campers and staff
• Immediately report any suspected child abuse to the Assistant Camp Director and follow proper procedures
• Other related duties as required

All staff may be called upon at any time to assist in the total operation of the camp. You are expected to join in all evening programs; absences are excused only through the Assistant Camp Director.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 18 years of age (required)
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification (required)
• Camping experience either as a camper or staff (preferred)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• General experience working with children
• Ability to maintain organized inventories and clean workspaces
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Must be of good moral character
• Must have a personal and growing relationship with the Lord

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis
• Ability to grasp, push and pull objects and tools

ADA Statement

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the 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 in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army's religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army's religious purposes.

At-Will:

Any employment relationship with this organization is of an "at-will" nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this "at will" employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.