Head Cook - Overnight Camp

Girl Scouts of Western Washington • Allyn, WA

1d • $140 - $165 • Onsite

About The Position

The Head Cook plays a vital role in the camp’s operations, leading the kitchen in planning, organization, and implementation of food service for the summer camp program. This role oversees a team of 4–5 kitchen staff and is responsible for creating the team’s weekly schedule. The head cook will ensure all pieces of the food service program operate effectively by coordinating efforts for meal service in the dining hall, as well as ensuring cook-out meal kits are correctly prepared for pick up. This position works closely with the site management team to ensure the kitchen areas are safe, in good repair, and meet state and county health requirements. Compensation for this position is $140 - $165 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
• Supervisory Experience (At least one year supervising in a food service setting)
• 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
• 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 common food allergies and dietary restrictions and experience in food preparations to meet a variety of needs
• Knowledge of food preparation and serving standards, proper 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
• If 21 - A valid driver’s license and clean driving record to drive a 12-passenger van for supply pick-up or other business needs.
• Satisfactory results from criminal background check

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the Girl Scout program
• Experience managing similar food service programs
• Experience cooking for special diets and food allergies

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the camp’s food service including preparing and cooking food as the menu indicates, menu planning, and maintaining sanitary conditions
• Ensure safe and sanitary food storage, preparation, and service that meets state and local health regulations
• Schedule, observe, and evaluate the kitchen team on a weekly basis, with scheduled 1:1s to deliver feedback
• Manage the physical equipment in the kitchen, including initial and end of season inventory, daily safety checks, and submit orders for repairs or new equipment as needed
• Carry out established duties for general camp operations including camp cleaning, season opening and closing tasks, and completion of necessary paperwork

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed