Camp Cooks

Job description

Camp Cooks:

Incident to and in conjunction with other agricultural operations on the farm, workers will perform secondary agriculture functions, as described at 29 C.F.R. 780.105 (c), that include assisting in maintaining food inventory and stocking supplies, preparing and serving food, and associated farm labor kitchen maintenance and general clean-up of kitchen and service area, sanitizing of dishes, pots and other items used to prepare food, delivery of meals to workers in the fields, and provide food service in compliance with applicable health and safety regulations. All work described herein is provided directly to agricultural workers employed by the employer.
In the event that an employee is unable to perform the tasks mentioned above, the workers may perform alternative work for the period under the restrictions (e.g., sweeping, housing assistance, painting, general clean-up,etc.)

Farm Labor Kitchen Crew:
Work is mainly performed in buildings but may also include some outdoor work. Work may involve exposure to various food prep equipment, such as knives, stoves, steam tables, dishwashers, sanitation sinks, hot carts, cooler, mixers, slicers, freezers and other kitchen related equipment. Workers may be involved in handling various raw or unprocessed food items that may contain allergen or pathogens, therefore workers will be required to comply with all applicable food safety standards as communicated by supervisors and manager. Workers may handle various standard household and institutional cleaning agent solutions that are FDA & EPA approved. Employer and workers will comply with all workers protection standards and restrictions applicable to cleaning solutions and/or other chemicals. Must pass a health food safety certification within 30 days upon hire. Workers will be instructed by supervisors or managers in assisting in maintaining work areas and company property in a neat and clean condition by sanitizing all work areas. Indoor kitchen facility temperatures can range from 50° Fahrenheit to over 90° Fahrenheit during the employment period. Outdoor temperature can range from 30° Fahrenheit to 100° Fahrenheit. Workers may be exposed to sun, wind, mud, dust, heat, cold and other elements of normal outdoor environment.
Workers will comply with all provisions of this clearance order and company work rules, policies and procedures, and perform all assigned tasks in a professional and efficient manner. Workers may be subjected to disciplinary procedures if they are unable to follow such procedures.

The worker in order to perform this kind of work must be able to work indoor and/or outside for at least 6 hours a day in all kinds of weather and be in a possession of the requisite physical strength and endurance, working quickly and skillfully with their hands repeatedly. The employer will provides the tools necessary (if applicable) to perform the described job duties without charge to the worker. The employer will charge the worker for reasonable costs related to the worker’s refusal or negligent failure to return the tools or due such worker’s willful damage or destruction of the tools.

Employees may volunteer to work additional hours when work is available. Workers should expect occasional periods of little or no work because of weather, crop or other conditions beyond the employer’s control. These periods can occur any time throughout the season. If workers request a leave of absence during the contract period, the hours will be deducted from the hours offered under the ETA 790A for the purposes of the three-quarter guarantee.

In the event that all workers in Sandusky County, OH, elect to prepare their own meals, the workers requested will be working full time in the fields assisting with the farm work.

Special Requirements

This type of work requires tremendous stamina, a high level of physical activity in cold or extremely hot conditions in direct sunlight and indoor environment and in adverse weather such as rain. The work requires a high level of physical conditioning. Due to the type of work involved, there is a Probationary Period of five (5) days beginning with the first day of employment, to show possession of the requisite physical strength and endurance to perform this type of work. Be able lifting to 50 pounds frequently and able to use hand tools including cutting knives. Work involves bending and working in bent or stooped positions. Must be able to walk and stand up extensively. No smoking, alcohol, firearms in field or housing. Workers must listen to, understand and follow instructions of companys supervisor and managers.