Kitchen Lead - Summer

CAMP KOREY • Mount Vernon, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Camp Korey is seeking a Seasonal Kitchen Lead to assist the Culinary Director in preparing and serving healthy, camper-friendly meals for 50-150 people. This role involves maintaining kitchen cleanliness, supervising Kitchen Assistants during daily closure, and fostering positive relationships with campers, staff, and volunteers. Camp Korey provides a medically safe and adaptable environment for children with life-altering medical conditions to experience the joys of childhood and camp.

Requirements

• Commit to the entire contract term: June 1 – August 16, 2026, including staff training and post-camp clean
• 18 years of age or older
• Maintain camper and colleague confidentiality at all times
• Must be physically independent to perform the duties of the Kitchen Lead without assistance; physical ability to sustain 10+ hour days, stand for long hours, and regularly lift up to 50 lbs
• 1+ years experience working in a professional kitchen or equivalent training
• 1+ years experience in quantity cooking
• 1+ years experience in a management or supervisor position
• General knowledge of special diets including vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free
• Ability to "go with the flow" in schedule, people, and program changes
• A continuous improvement mindset to the services provided and your own growth
• Must pass a rigorous criminal background check
• COVID-19 vaccination (2-dose series & booster) and Hepatitis A vaccine
• Must possess a current WA State Food Worker's Card prior to start date
• Must possess a current WA State driver's license and reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

• Camp experience — especially work experience!
• Life or professional experience with individuals with terminal or life-altering medical conditions
• Communication capability in multiple languages
• CPR / AED Certification

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of meals and set up and monitoring of service lines
• Assist in completion of daily prep work and meal service
• Assist in working window for special diets and 'picky eater' alternates
• Maintain proper stock and rotation of grab-and-go snacks and food items
• Assist in proper cooling and storage of leftover foods
• Supervise the breakdown of service lines and closure of kitchen
• Reset service line in preparation for next meal
• Assist in maintenance of inventory including rotation of stock and putting away weekly deliveries
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• A positive team environment!
• Regular, appropriate, and constructive feedback focused on growth and based in compassion
• Training, support, and healthy boundaries

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed