Camp K Kitchen Assistant
About The Position
The Kitchen Assistant plays an important role in supporting the Kitchen Manager and ensuring that Camp K’s youth-focused Food Service Program delivers nutritious, delicious meals in a safe, clean, and welcoming environment. This position contributes directly to a high-quality camp experience for campers, families, and visitors alike. As a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll help prepare meals in accordance with Camp K guidelines, assist with kitchen inventory and food storage, maintain sanitation and safety standards, and help care for kitchen equipment and facilities. You’ll work collaboratively with the kitchen and camp staff to ensure smooth operations and an enjoyable dining experience for everyone. Successful candidates demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills, respect for diversity, and a positive attitude when engaging with youth and peers. You’ll also serve as a role model, promoting inclusivity, responsibility, and the spirit of community that makes Camp K special. You'll have a great opportunity to be a positive role model for the campers while living on Camp K in the Chugach National Forest with everyday opportunities to be off the grid, experience wildlife, and take in the epic beauty right outside your cabin door!
Requirements
- Ability to acquire and maintain an Alaska Food Worker Card is required.
- Current Adult/Pediatric CPR, AED & First Aid Certification from a nationally recognized provider, is required.
- Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older to maintain compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience working with youth, preferably in a camp setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- help prepare meals in accordance with Camp K guidelines
- assist with kitchen inventory and food storage
- maintain sanitation and safety standards
- help care for kitchen equipment and facilities
- work collaboratively with the kitchen and camp staff to ensure smooth operations and an enjoyable dining experience for everyone
- serve as a role model, promoting inclusivity, responsibility, and the spirit of community that makes Camp K special
Benefits
- Room and Board (housing and meals) provided for the entire season, even during off time
- Bonus for completion of full season
- Bi-weekly direct deposit
- Time off throughout the summer
- Group use of our camp vans during off-time (when camp vans are available)
- Access to free equipment to explore Alaska, including camping gear, kayaks, etc.
- Lifelong friends as co-workers
- Extensive training to prepare you for workforce opportunities beyond summer camp. Training to include Wilderness First Aid.
- Telehealth Service & Employee Assistance Program
- Endless fishing, hiking and wilderness opportunities right outside your door!
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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