Food Service Assistant - Camp Ondessonk Food Services Job Description

Sep 13, 2026

Part-time Food Service Assistant role at Camp Ondessonk in Ozark, IL, reporting to the Food Services Director within the Outdoor Ministry of the Diocese of Belleville. The position focuses on preparing and serving meals for campers and staff with diverse dietary needs, while maintaining compliance with food preparation, handling, and serving regulations. Responsibilities include kitchen and dining hall cleanliness, support and supervision of kitchen and dining hall staff and volunteers, inventory, ordering, loss prevention, waste reduction, and courteous service. Candidates must meet certification and cooking experience requirements.

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Identifying Information

Status and Reporting Line

Compensation

Qualifications

Major Responsibilities and Activities

Food Service Support and Compliance

Kitchen, Dining, and Sanitation

Training, Supervision, and Service Quality

Inventory, Ordering, and Loss Management

Waste Reduction and Food Waste Practices

Other Duties

Application Instructions

TITLE: Food Service Assistant, Camp Ondessonk, Catholic Diocese of Belleville, IL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION Status: Part time Site: Camp Ondessonk, Ozark, IL Department: Outdoor Ministry, Diocese of Belleville, IL Reports to: Food Services Director, Camp Ondessonk Direct Reports: None COMPENSATION: Hourly ($13.00); Opportunity for performance-based increase Qualifications • Have or willing to obtain in first 6 months an ANSI approved Food Service Manager Certification • Minimum one year experience cooking in restaurants, schools, banquet halls, etc. • Culinary back ground preferred • Computer literate a plus • Basic math skills MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES • Support of the organization’s food services with providing meals for guests and staff of all ages and dietary restrictions receiving Ondessonk prepared meals. • Ensure that food services are being conducted in accordance with all applicable food preparation, handling, and serving regulations. • Assist and support necessary performance in training and overall supervision of kitchen staff, dining hall staff, and volunteers. • Ensure that the agency’s two kitchens, all food storage areas, and main dining hall are kept in clean and sanitary condition. • Deliberate, well planned development and improvement of Ondessonk’s food service efforts. • Assist Food Services Director in food inventory and ordering • Provide courteous and otherwise excellent service to campers and other individuals receiving Ondessonk prepared meals. • Control access to Ondessonk’s main kitchen and dining hall as well as the St. Noel Kitchen. • Gain professional growth by establishing and maintaining strong ties to other food service professionalsand through participation in training and development opportunities related to the field of food service. When pre-approved, such training and development opportunities will be financed by the agency. • Support of the organization’s budget lines associated with food service management, while still providing the highest quality foods possible. • Inventory control and loss management for all products purchased for Ondessonk’s food and dining hall services. • Promotion of food waste minimizing practices. • Active participation and directing in the agency’s waste reduction efforts, including container recycling and the composting of food waste. • Other duties as assigned by or in support of the Food Services Director. Interested candidates are invited to email a cover letter, resume, [and list of professional references to](and list of professional references to nolan.hurst@ondessonk.com)[ ](and list of professional references to nolan.hurst@ondessonk.com)[nolan.hurst@ondessonk.com](and list of professional references to nolan.hurst@ondessonk.com)

FAQs

What is the compensation for the Food Service Assistant position?

The role is part time with hourly pay of $13.00, with an opportunity for a performance-based increase.

What qualifications are required for applicants?

Applicants must have or be willing to obtain an ANSI approved Food Service Manager Certification within the first 6 months and have at least one year of cooking experience in restaurants, schools, banquet halls, or similar settings. Culinary background is preferred; computer literacy is a plus; basic math skills are required.

What major responsibilities does the Food Service Assistant handle?

The assistant supports meal service for guests and staff with dietary restrictions, ensures compliance with food handling and serving regulations, maintains cleanliness in kitchens and dining areas, assists with training and supervision, supports inventory and ordering, manages inventory control and loss prevention, and promotes food waste minimization and waste reduction efforts.

Sep 13, 2026

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