Kitchen Staff
About The Position
Kitchen Staff serves in the kitchen on a short-term or season-long basis as a line cook, working under the direction of the head chef/head cook. The role supports food and fellowship in the kitchen and calls for creativity, efficiency, and a willingness to take direction and learn. Previous kitchen experience is a plus but is not required. This is an hourly paid, entry- or mid-level seasonal position for people age 18 or older. A Food Safety Certification course is provided. The posting also describes Assistant Head Cook, Seasonal Head Cook, and Lodge Manager roles. The Assistant Head Cook supports the head chef/head cook with kitchen management and menu execution, and may direct staff or close a shift in the head chef/head cook’s absence. The Seasonal Head Cook runs a kitchen during summer programming, planning and executing menus and leading a team that serves groups of up to 200 people. The Lodge Manager oversees counselor-in-training and staff lodge/dish crews and maintains the cleanliness and atmosphere of the lodge and other shared spaces, completing work not finished by the crews. General qualifications include being at least 18 and a high school graduate or equivalent at the time of employment; upholding high moral and ethical standards; working with people with love, patience, and consistency; flexibly supporting kitchen and lodge areas as needs arise; working on a separate schedule from the rest of camp; working flexibly, efficiently, and quickly; standing for long hours; and starting early and working a full day.
Requirements
- At least 18 years old.
- High school graduate or equivalent at the time of employment.
- Willingness to uphold high moral and ethical standards.
- Enthusiasm for working with people with love, patience, and consistency.
- Ability to work flexibly, efficiently, and quickly as needs arise.
- Ability to work on a separate schedule from the rest of camp.
- Ability to work on your feet for long hours.
- Ability to start work early in the morning and work a full day.
- Willingness to take direction and learn new things.
Nice To Haves
- Previous kitchen experience is a plus but is not required.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a line cook on a short-term or season-long basis.
- Work under the direction of the head chef/head cook.
- Support food and fellowship in the kitchen.
- Flexibly support kitchen and lodge areas as needs arise.
- Work efficiently and quickly as needs arise.
- Work on a schedule separate from the rest of camp.
- Stand for long hours and start early in the morning for a full day.
Benefits
- Food Safety Certification course provided.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
