Dietary Aide

The Dietary Aide will further the mission of Roundup River Ranch by supporting in daily kitchen and food service duties to ensure the highest standards of food preparation, service, and sanitation are met to support the medical safety and dietary needs of all campers, staff, and volunteers; create high quality, safe food experience for all campers, staff, and volunteers. This position will work as a liaison between the Medical Team and the Food Service Manger to ensure the proper dietary restrictions are in place and are implemented to accommodate campers needs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• In partnership with the kitchen & medical team ensure all dietary and/or allergen needs are met for every camper each session.
• Ensure all aspects of the kitchen are organized and sanitary daily.
• Assist Food Service Manager & Sous Chef with food preparation, meal production, and meal service for meals and snacks for up to 200 as assigned. Prepare special menus and meals for campers with dietary restrictions.
• Oversee allergy meal production, following all necessary protocols and double checks. Work closely with the Assistant Camp Director—Cabin Life and Food Services Manager to support dietary needs in all camp aspects, including Residential Life, Program, and Medical teams.
• Support food deliveries and proper storage of goods.
• Support daily maintenance of kitchen equipment and systems (i.e. ensure completion of daily cleaning/sanitizing schedules, temperature logs, chemicals, etc.)
• Work with kitchen staff and volunteers assigned to kitchen in daily and session duties.
• Teach and assist camp staff and volunteers in safe and sanitary meal set up, service, and clean up.
• Follow State of Colorado requirements, SeriousFun Children’s Network criteria and American Camp Association standards effectively.
• Attend weekly summer medical meetings to go over dietary and allergy needs for campers.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality in all aspects of role, including all medical information and records.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Must have ServSafe Certifications in Allergen & Food Handling
• Knowledge of special diets
• Implement best practices to ensure that special diets are met, cross-contamination is prevented, and the high-risk population is kept safe.
• Well-developed communication skills
• Demonstrates the Guideposts in all aspects of work
• Interest and ability to partner and collaborate with others
• Ability to problem solve and think creatively, strong collaboration and team building skills required
• Proven organization and administrative abilities.