Group Mission Trips Resources
The cafeteria host creates a welcoming and pleasant atmosphere around camp by helping the cook staff organize meals each day. The responsibilities of the cafeteria host include but are not limited to the following:
Job Requirements
- Review all volunteer training resources provided prior to camp
- Complete a Safe Food Handlers Certification course online prior to camp: If selected for this role, GMT will provide access to an online course, and further details will be shared.
- Build relationships with the kitchen staff—learn their names, smile, and get to know them!
- Be a friendly, welcoming face in the cafeteria—make sure participants enjoy their meal experience
- Help to make sure food is of excellent quality and quantity
- Monitor trash and cleanliness of cafeteria during mealtimes
- Set up lunch line in the morning for participants to pack their lunches for the day
- Help participants clean out their coolers each afternoon
- Attend daily cafeteria team meeting
- Commit to developing relationships with participants, Red Shirts, lodging facility staff, cosponsors, and members of the community
- Serve and support the crew manager and camp director
- Attend nightly staff meetings
Physical Requirements
- Able to lift objects up to 50 pounds
- Capable of working (walking, standing, sitting, etc.) for 10-14 hours per day
- Prepared to work busy camp days with an average of 5-6 hours of sleep per night