Kitchen Staff - Summer 2026

Coons Franklin Lodge • Woodruff, WI

32d • Onsite

About The Position

Coons Franklin Lodge is excited to announce openings for Kitchen Staff for the Summer of 2026. Join us in providing our guests with memorable dining experiences at our beautiful lodge located on the serene shores of Trout Lake. We are looking for enthusiastic, hardworking individuals to be part of our culinary team, which prides itself on delivering exceptional food and service. As a Kitchen Staff member, you will assist in various aspects of kitchen operations, from food preparation and cooking to maintaining cleanliness and organization. This position is perfect for those who are passionate about food and customer service, and who thrive in a collaborative environment. You will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced chefs and gain valuable skills in a bustling kitchen. Previous kitchen experience is a plus, but we welcome enthusiastic beginners. One of the best parts of working at Coons is that we offer dorm-style housing. Some of our rooms are right on the water with breathtaking views of the lake. Mornings are busy for our staff with our wood and ice service to each cabin, breakfast and lunch service, waterfront and housekeeping. Most staff is off in the afternoons before dinner service. This is the best time to be off work and either sitting on the dock, waterskiing or hitting the bike trails. Our most successful employees return year after year because of the hospitality and respect they are shown by the Coons family. An ideal candidate is someone who can take ownership over their job duties and operates with integrity and respect for themselves and their co-workers. The Coons family wants you to enjoy this little slice of heaven as much as our guests do. We provide dorm-style housing and 3 staff meals a day. We can accommodate most dietary requests. Room and board will be deducted from your paycheck at the rate of $65 per week. We highly encourage all our staff to make use of the beautiful Northwoods and the resort activities available while not working. How often do you get to live at a resort?

Requirements

• Understanding of basic cooking techniques and food safety practices.
• Ability to work well under pressure and remain focused in busy situations.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods and lift heavy trays and supplies.

Nice To Haves

• Previous kitchen experience is a plus, but we welcome enthusiastic beginners.

Responsibilities

• Assist in various aspects of kitchen operations
• Food preparation
• Cooking
• Maintaining cleanliness
• Organization

Benefits

• Dorm-style housing
• 3 staff meals a day
• 20% discount at Trout Lake Golf Course
• Access to resort activities (biking, jogging, hiking, basketball, tennis, sailing, water-skiing, canoes, rowboats, and kayaks)
• Yoga class

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed