Assistant Cook - Overnight Camp
About The Position
The Assistant Cook supports the Head Cook in preparing nutritious, well-balanced meals for campers and staff during summer overnight camps. This position typically works two meals per camp day and assumes leadership of the Kitchen Assistants when the Head Cook is not on duty. Compensation for this position is $122 - $132 per day, with the starting rate dependent on previous employment at GSWW camps. Camp Season 2026 will run from June 7th through August 18th, with start and end dates determined by position. Overnight camp staff will divide their summer between Camp Robbinswold (located in Lilliwaup, WA) and Camp St. Albans (located in Allyn, WA). They will begin at St. Albans for the first week of training, then transition to Robbinswold for the second week. Staff will work three one-week camper sessions at Robbinswold, take a short break, and then complete three sessions at St. Albans.
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age
- Experience working in similar institutional, large scale group, or catering cooking environments
- Knowledge of and commitment to fostering environments that prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, racial justice, and belonging
- Comfortable working in a camp setting with a variable work week and hours, including weekend responsibilities
- Excellent interpersonal skills to ensure effective interactions with individuals at all levels and backgrounds, with the ability to work under pressure
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize project tasks and deadlines, work independently and collaboratively, take initiative, and maintain confidentiality
- Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to food service
- Knowledge of standards for food preparation and serving, storage of food, and kitchen procedures
- Current Washington Food Handler’s Card or willingness to obtain
- Current certification in First Aid and CPR or willingness to obtain
- Satisfactory results from criminal background check
Nice To Haves
- Supervisory Experience (At least 6 months of experience supervising staff)
Responsibilities
- Assist in the daily operations of the camp’s food service including preparing and cooking food as the menu indicates and ensuring safe storage of food and leftovers at proper temperatures
- Assist in routine sanitation of the kitchen and related equipment including cleaning and maintaining all food preparation and storage areas and oversee the cleaning of prep, serving, and dining hall dishes
- Coordinate schedule and job tasks with the Special Diets and Pack Out Coordinator and Kitchen Assistants
- Assist with supervising and directing the work of the Kitchen Assistants
- Carry out established duties for general camp operations including camp cleaning, season opening and closing tasks, and completion of necessary paperwork
- This is a general description of the essential responsibilities of the position and is not inclusive of all job duties; other associated duties may be assigned
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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