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Food & Nutrition Program Intern - Camp Juniper Knoll

Looking for a summer internship that makes a difference? Join the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana 2026 camp staff today! Our Camp Juniper Knoll overnight camp is a place where energetic and passionate staff come together to provide a safe and positive learning environment for girls ages 5-17.  

As a Food & Nutrition Program Intern, you will be responsible for helping provide delicious, fresh, well-balanced meals to our campers & staff, adapt menus to dietary needs, maintain safety standards within the kitchen and dining hall, and put together food pack outs for camper groups. You will be responsible for assisting the Food Service Manager in all aspects of kitchen management and function as the general all around cook for meals. Will report to the Food Service Manager. 

Work Commitment:  

Dates: May 28- August 2 

• Includes staff training 

• Camp is closed June 19 and July 4-6; these days are unpaid 

Weekly Schedule: 11:00 a.m. Sunday-7:00 p.m. Friday 

• Daily 2-hour break Monday-Thursday if living on site; one 30-minute break for every 5 hours worked if commuting

• Staff who choose to commute rather than live on-site typically work 40 hours a week, between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.; actual daily shifts vary and will be determined in conversation with the Camp Director. 
• Staff are required to work Saturday, August 1 and may be asked to work Saturday, July 18

Camp Staff Benefits: 

• Pay: $135 a day ($20.25 an hour if commuting) 
• Included room and board for staff 18+ living on-site
• ServSafe Food Handler Training and First Aid and CPR certification 
• Access to GSGCNWI Employee Assistance Program 

Qualifications: 

• Loves to interact with children and has prior experience working with children of various ages 

• Enjoys working in a busy kitchen environment and has prior food service experience 

• Current Food Handlers certification  

• Must be 18+ years old as of May 28 and possess a high school diploma or GED 

• Proof of health physical clearing the candidate for work in a camp setting 

• Willingness to work and, at times, live in an indoor and outdoor camp setting, which includes working irregular hours with limited or simple equipment, rustic facilities, wildlife and insects; limited technology while at camp, and daily exposure to sun, rain, and other weather conditions 

Responsibilities: 

• Oversee the management of weekly cookouts, including food storage, equipment cleanliness and sanitation, and food ordering; ensure all dietary needs of campers and staff are met and educating staff on food allergy management

• Role model problem-solving, collaboration, and initiative to campers and other staff 

• Assist in creating a clean, safe, and accommodating food service experience for campers and staff 

• Prepare, serve, and clean up meals served at camp with the help of other food service staff 

• Assist in the management of inventories, receiving orders, and storing of food and supplies 

• Assist with the cleanliness and sanitation of dishes, kitchen equipment, kitchen, and dining hall- including but not limited to keeping drinking water containers clean and full, sanitizing food surfaces, dishwashing, proper food and equipment storage, sweeping, and mopping. 

• Assist in the management of food allergies and special dietary needs of campers and staff 

• Provide supervision and assistance to other food service staff 

• Manage food service staff and kitchen operations when the Food Service Manager is not present

• Assist with the opening and closing of food service operations for the resident camp season 

• Assists in seeing that the kitchen and dining hall meet state laws, local laws, American Camp Association standards, and Girl Scout standards in all areas 

• Other duties as assigned 

Apply today to join our summer camp team! 

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