NVO Kitchen Crew

Burning Man•Gerlach, NV

5h•$15 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

The NVO Kitchen Crew’s responsibilities will be sanitation and proper organization to set positions for all dishes. This role will act as the lead for all compost and recycling needs in the kitchen and deliver meals. Responsibilities include washing dishes, cleaning the kitchen area, removal of all waste products properly, restocking sanitary supplies, supporting kitchen staff and delivering meals. This is a temporary, full-time , non-exempt role, based in Gerlach, NV running from April to August 2026. The deadline to apply for this role is 5:00 pm Pacific on March 20th, 2026.

Requirements

Ability to adjust schedule seasonally to work at the Burning Man event held in Nevada.
Familiar and able to act in accordance with Burning Man’s staff policies.
Capable of abiding by the rules and codes of conduct as described in the Nevada Operations Manual and Ranch Protocols.
Physically fit and able to lift heavy objects (minimum 50 pounds) safely; willing to get dirty.
Adaptable; able to switch from project to project quickly and easily.
A team player who is also able to work independently and without supervision.
Capable of working in an extreme environment including significant temperature changes, high winds, and low to no visibility at times.
Honest and ethical with a dedication to the Burning Man principles and behavioral standards.
Reliable, responsible, and dependable; fulfills obligations.
Open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in daily tasks.
Able to accept potentially critical feedback and act calmly and effectively in tense situations.
Capable of effectively receiving and taking direction.

Nice To Haves

It is helpful if the candidate has previously been to Burning Man and/or is familiar with its culture.

Responsibilities

Maintain daily kitchen cleanliness, organization, and upkeep while ensuring that best safety and sanitation standards are upheld and put into practice.
Help setup and strike the serving stations for each meal.
Properly use and aid in the maintenance of all kitchen equipment.
Responsible for all dishes including drying and reorganizing to set positions.
Assist in cleaning tables and food storage areas including the delivery vehicle.
Leads all compost and recycling needs and removal for the NVO Kitchen; collaborates with the Waste Stream Team for proper protocols and needs.
Work and travel between the Saloon & Ranch kitchens when needed.
Deliver meals to a variety of sites as needed.
Assist in the maintenance of process documentation related to their assigned duties.
Pursues ongoing learning in their area of expertise, working to stay current on emergent knowledge, skills, and processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.