DINING HALL STEWARD

General Responsibilities

The Dining Hall Stewards (1 male, 1 female) shall be assisted by the Junior Staff (2-3 high school students) in all his/her responsibilities.  The Dining Hall Stewards shall be responsible for leading these jr. staff campers in dishwashing, housekeeping and arranging of the dining hall facilities as directed by the Food Service Director or head cook, and other duties as assigned by the Food Service Director, Camp Manager or Program Manager.  The primary function of this position is to mentor and lead the HS campers enrolled in the junior staff program

The tasks involved include the responsibilities listed below.  However, building a relationship with the HS campers, leading Bible Study each day to encourage spiritual growth and mentoring them in being diligent workers is the most important aspect of this role.

The Dining Hall Steward shall be directly responsible to the Food Service Director but ultimately to the Camp Manager.

Specific Responsibilities

  • Following all scheduling for work, devotional, and activity times for the Junior Staff, and the division of work and break times for themselves. Schedules will be created by the Program Manager. Work  with Program Manager to ensure times fit with the Dean’s schedules.
  • Greet  incoming Junior Staff  and orient them to the work, environment., and schedule.
  • Be responsible for washing the pots, dishes, silverware, glasses, etc. after each meal.
  • Sweep and mop the dish area and laundry room as needed after each meal but at least daily after supper.
  • Set out some food items before each meal: Drinks, Cereal, Salad Bar
  • Sweep and mop dining hall as needed after breakfast and lunch, sweeping and mopping daily after dinner
  • Prepare drinks for each meal at the meal prior and put in cooler.
  • Empty trash as needed throughout the day and each evening. Take trash bags to Dumpster.
  • Oversee and assign duties for Junior each day and assist as needed.
  • Lead Jr Staff in daily devotional time as well as other programmed activities (i.e. pool time, games, canoeing, etc). The Dining Hall Steward has the opportunity to mentor these high school students.
  • Be responsible for between meal clean up of dishes.
  • Typical work hours: 7:30AM–10:00AM; 11:00AM–2:00PM; 4:00PM–7:00PM
  • Supervise the Junior Staff during their work time in the canteen: serving, restocking, listing needed supplies, and making certain grounds are clean outside when canteen is over.
  • Assist with all Camp clean-up at the end of each camp session, first the Dining Hall / Kitchen then to other areas if needed.
  • Clean outside restrooms Daily
  • Deliver food and utensils to Adventure camp and pick up leftovers and dirty dishes
  • Set out cups/silverware/napkins/serving utensils at each meal
  • Put away clean and dry dishes in proper place
  • Wash and disinfect DH tables after each meal
  • Keep ice machine stocked and unclogged during meals.
  • Clean up drink table and collection table after each meal.
  • Ensure all safe food handling measures are taken.
  • Make Food Service Director aware when items need restocked (napkins, dish detergent, chemical, etc.)
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • (Revised March 2024)