Camp Food Service Worker

Starting Salary 

The starting pay for this position is set at $17.00 per hour. To qualify for a higher pay rate, the candidate will have to provide documentation of relevant experience and qualifications.   

Camp Paivika: Where Every Day is a New Dawn of Fun and Inclusion! 

Are you passionate about making a difference and ready for an unforgettable experience? Camp Paivika, one of the first fully accessible camps in the U.S., is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team. Nestled in the stunning San Bernardino National Forest, we offer a nurturing and fun-filled environment for children and adults with developmental and physical disabilities, including autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and Down syndrome. 

Join Our Team for a Summer of Fun and Fulfillment! 

AbilityFirst is looking for a passionate Camp Food Service Worker to join our team. This role is pivotal in providing nutritionally balanced, family-style meals for our residents and employees. As a Food Service Worker, you will play a key role in ensuring that our kitchen operations run smoothly and healthily. 

What You’ll Do 

• Receives, unpacks and stores food and supplies as they are received from vendors. 
• Cleans and maintains refrigerators, freezers and food storage areas in an orderly fashion. 
• Transports food from storage areas into the kitchen. 
• Assists in filling special requests such as birthday parties and staff events. 
• Keeps track of invoices/shipping documents and gives to supervisor  
• Buses dishes, washes dishes, cleans up and stores equipment, washes and prepares utensils. 
• Performs custodial duties such as mopping floors, washing walls, cleaning refrigerators. 
• Assists in routine food preparation such as chopping and cleaning vegetables, dishing food into containers, and preparing fruit. 
• Performs minor preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment and fixtures. 
• Assists campers/residents with meals. 
• Sets up dining room for meal service including setting up tables, placing utensils and trays for use, serving bowls, etc.

• A basic knowledge of food preparation and maintenance methods. 
• Demonstrated custodial skills. 
• Physical ability to lift and carry heavy items. 
• Effective oral and written communications skills. 
• Basic reading and writing skills. 
• Current California Drivers' license and a driving record acceptable to the Agency's insurance carrier,

What We Offer 

• A vibrant, inclusive, and supportive work environment. 
• Opportunities for professional growth and development. 
• A chance to make a significant impact in the lives of campers. 

Work Schedule 

Seasonal; Mondays through Fridays, including weekends

Why Camp Paivika? 

• A Tradition of Inclusivity: Accredited by the American Camp Association, our name signifies “dawn” – a new era of welcome and inclusion. 
• Empowering Campers: We focus on what can be done, not what can’t. Our campers gain confidence, make lasting friendships, and learn new skills, often surprising their families with newfound independence. 
• Meaningful Impact: 94% of our campers gain confidence in making new friends, 99% of families see a positive difference, and 100% would recommend us! 
• Accessible and Supportive: Our facilities are fully accessible for wheelchairs and adaptive devices. Our trained staff provide personalized care, ensuring everyone participates in the joy of camp life.

Camp Paivika is more than just a camp; it's a community where every day brings new adventures, smiles, and the chance to change lives. Ready to be part of something extraordinary? Apply now and embark on a journey where every day is about making a positive impact! 

AbilityFirst is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

We strongly encourage People of Color, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. 

Apply Now and Transform Lives with Us!