Fire Camp Worker

Happy Day Catering•Lewiston, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Hiring for Fire Camp labor crews begins in March for the fire season of May through October. We will be setting up camps, throwing freight, and serving hundreds of meals per day to hungry firefighters on an incident-to-incident basis from May to October. You may be called for one week, for four separate fires, or not at all, depending on what the fire team needs are that season. Happy Day Catering is the region’s largest off-premise catering and event company, proudly serving the LC Valley and beyond. Headquartered in Lewiston, we specialize in bringing professional cuisine, presentation, and service to events of every size — from weddings and corporate banquets to community festivals and sporting events. For employees, catering offers a unique opportunity to be part of a team that is always on the move. Our staff are the face of the company, working directly with clients and guests in a wide variety of settings — from elegant vineyard dinners to outdoor luaus, parades, and ball games. Every event is different, which means every shift brings new experiences, challenges, and chances to grow. At Happy Day Catering, we value reliability, energy, and teamwork. If you enjoy working hard, staying flexible, and helping create memorable moments for our community, this is the place to build your skills and be part of something exciting.

Requirements

Self-starter, leadership ability, organizational skills, and commitment to excellence in serving the firefighters and others who keep our communities safe during disasters.
Available with 18 hours' notice for 7 to 13 days of tent camping in heat, cold, and smoky environments with limited phone and internet access.
Able to work a physically demanding general labor job while alternating early and late sleep/work shifts.
Able to get along with a small group of coworkers and create a positive, conflict-free working environment.
Able to follow directions and produce consistent results.
Applicants MUST be able to obtain their Washington Food Handler Card online upon acceptance of position, if offered.
Happy Day maintains high expectations for the conduct of our staff, and we expect that staff will remain professional, problem-solving, and positively oriented at all times.
There will be zero tolerance for unprofessional conduct, vulgarity, drugs, or alcohol at camp.