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The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp is dedicated to providing “a different kind of healing” to seriously ill children and their families, free of charge. We are a community that celebrates the spirit of childhood, the sound of laughter and the feeling of endless possibility. The children we serve are aged 7-15 in our traditional camp program, and aged 16-18 in our Journey Programs. Our campers carry a range of diagnoses including cancer, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, immune deficiencies, and metabolic/mitochondrial disorders. Many of our campers have complex nursing needs that prevent them from participating in traditional summer camps. 

The Dietary Support staff will provide nutritious meals to Campers with severe allergies and medical dietary needs. Diagnoses served include Campers with metabolic and mitochondrial disorders, PKU, diabetes and multiple severe food allergies.   Our year-round Registered Dietitian (RD) Consultant will provide guidance to the dietary support team and will provide meal planning for certain Campers. The dietary support staff will plan, cook and provide meals and snacks for Campers with dietary needs with support from our general kitchen staff and RD, as needed. The dietary support staff will also act as a resource for summer Camp program areas that include food or snacks.   Room and board is provided for the duration of the contract.    Job Responsibilities   • Collaborate with Staff Nurses and Registered Dietitian Consultant to ensure the dietary needs of the Campers are safely met.   • Collaborate with Registered Dietitian Consultant to create meal plans with Camper parents/guardians prior to Camper arrival.   • Communicate supply and ingredient needs to Head Chef prior to Camper arrival.   • Provide education and support to Cabin and Program Counselors with regards to Campers’ dietary needs.   • Prepare and serve meals in a timely manner for Campers and staff with significant dietary needs including but not limited to severe food allergies, PKU, tyrosinemia, fatty oxidation disorders, diabetes, etc.   • Plan and prepare safe snack bins for all campers as well as options for Campers with significant dietary needs.   • Plan and prepare special dietary supplies for participants in the AYA programming.   • Meet with Camper parents/guardians on opening day to ensure meal plan and collect Camper meal supplies.   • Maintain Campers’ personal food in an organized and sanitary manner.   • Monitor and document Camper phenylalanine, fat, carb, etc. intake as necessary.   • Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of meal preparation area.   • Maintain Camp standards of confidentiality with regard to Camper medical records.  

The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp is an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of age, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex, and is committed to a diverse workforce.