Offering unique, active outdoor experiences in the Blue Ridge Mountains (Travelers Rest, SC), Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands Camp WaBak is nestled on 135 acres of forest, trails, lakefront, creek with waterfall, and cabins—an ideal natural setting for all to enjoy canoeing, hiking, archery, environmental education, and team challenges. We are seeking an experienced, energetic Kitchen Assistant who enjoys and thrives in a camp environment.

Seasonal staff compensation includes weekly pay rate, room and board within a supportive camp community that prioritizes safety, growth, and fun. 

Assist the Kitchen Manager / Head Cook in the preparation and delivery of enjoyable, nutritious meals for campers and staff and maintain a clean and safe kitchen and dining environment. This includes preparing food for meals and special event. Maintain health and safety standards in the kitchen and dining hall in accordance with Girl Scout standards, the American Camp Association (ACA), and DHEC regulations.

Your background includes…

• No prior Girl Scout experience required to apply.
• Must be at least 18 years old. High school diploma preferred.
• ServSafe certification or equivalent certification preferred.
• Experience in standards of food preparation, serving, and kitchen procedures, preferably in a camp or institutional setting.
• Ability to work Sunday dinner through Friday lunch every week throughout the summer and on occasional weekends.
• Good communication skills with ability to interact professionally with leadership, staff, campers, and parents.
• Interact in a friendly and welcoming manner with children with an ability to accept supervision and follow directions.
• Bilingual (Spanish) verbal communication abilities are preferred but not required.
• Upon hire, must hold personal membership in the Girl Scout organization and subscribe to the tenets of the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
• Ability to drive preferred but not required. Drivers must possess a valid driver’s license, maintain personal auto insurance/meet the council insurance company’s requirement for coverage, and submit to drug test and background check.

Your experience and leadership passion includes…

• Assist Kitchen Manager / Head Cook in all areas of food service including duties in meal preparation, salad bar, dishwashing, extensive cleaning, “packing out” for trip and cookout experiences, managing stock, serving on a buffet line, and ensuring the highest quality food service experience.
• Food preparation may include washing, peeling, and cutting vegetables, preparing poultry and meats, preparing breads, making dressings and sauces, and other tasks assigned by the Kitchen Manager. 
• Contributes and at times are scheduled to lead in the daily opening, operating, and closing of the kitchen, as assigned by Kitchen Manager.
• Assist with inventory and unloading/organizing of product when delivered.
• Kitchen maintenance duties include cleaning utensils and work areas, running the industrial dishwasher, mopping floors, etc. 
• Additionally, participates and at times leads in cleaning of dining area and restrooms including sweeping, mopping, sanitizing of surfaces, etc.
• All meals provided during shifts. On-site lodging provided but not required. May reside at camp in a cabin with other program managers and/or administrative staff for the duration of the summer.
• Ensure camp facilities meet established standards before, during, and after camp sessions. Coordinate and work with the property staff to identify and resolve property issues and needs.
• Must hold personal membership in the Girl Scout organization and subscribe to the tenets of the Girl Scout Promise and Law. 

Physical requirements are…

• Activities occur both inside (un-air-conditioned kitchen environment) and outside with employee subject to both environmental conditions to include fluctuating weather conditions (hot, cold, windy, etc.) as well as outdoor exposure to variety of vegetation.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, bend, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, work with fingers, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions; and physical dexterity to operate kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Ability to perform light work exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Maintain good personal hygiene and wear the appropriate protective clothing to work in a kitchen, including long pants, closed toed shoes, and hair coverings.

Compensation/Benefits package includes...

Summer seasonal employment is a unique experience and falls under the seasonal exemption standard categorized as “seasonal amusement or recreational establishment” by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Department of Labor (DOL). This exempts the position from federal minimum and overtime wage requirements as we compensate a daily rate plus. The potential weekly earnings for this position are between $450-500 depending on availability, scheduling, experience and any related certifications. All meals provided, housing provided, access to staff lounge with washer, dryer, kitchen, and internet.

Seasonal staff may be eligible for a performance-based bonus that will be paid after the first 4 weeks of summer camp and at the end of summer camp. 

Successful seasonal team members may qualify for a performance-based bonus and a stay-on bonus. Bonus eligibility may include:

• Staff who meet or exceed weekly key performance and competency metrics; paid mid- summer and at the end of camp in the final pay. 
• Staff who work all weeks through to the end of summer camp; paid out at the end of camp in the final pay. 
• While health insurance benefits are not offered to seasonal staff, all meals, housing in camp cabins, access to staff lounge with washer, dryer, kitchen, and wifi are provided.
• An interactive summer learning cool new activities and skills to teach others
• Optional informal time-off adventures.
• Leadership, human behavior, and conflict resolution training to build meaningful job preparation skills.

An unforgettable, active and engaging summer with the chance to make lifelong friends and to positively impact camper’s lives. 

Summer Camp Schedule:

The 2026 camp season begins with paid staff orientation/training starting on May 26th with camp running through Saturday, July 25th. There are 5 weekly sessions, 2 half week sessions of camp plus 1 weekend session requiring overnight stay. Summer staff, with the exception of the one overnight weekend stay, are to report to work on Sundays by 12 pm. Once camp is cleaned and cleared on Friday, summer staff often leave around 4 pm.

Girl Scouts of South Carolina - Mountains to Midlands (GSSC-MM) is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with GSSC-MM, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@gssc-mm.org . GSSC-MM reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.