Summer Camp Baker (Any Language)

Concordia College • Bemidji, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Camp Baker at Concordia Language Villages prepares traditional breads, pastries, and other baked goods inspired by cuisines from around the world. Working with the Culinary Arts team, the baker helps create culturally appropriate dining experiences for language and cultural immersion programs. The role includes producing baked goods as directed by the Chef Baker, maintaining clean and sanitary baking areas and equipment, assisting with food preparation and recipe sourcing, and supporting general kitchen cleanup. The position requires adaptability, effective communication, sound judgment, and respectful collaboration in a busy, culturally diverse summer camp community.

Employment is seasonal, temporary, and full-time, with a general employment period that varies from May through September. Work schedules vary and may include days, evenings, and weekends; shifts are generally 8–10 hours per day based on program needs. The position is based in Bemidji, Minnesota, and pays a minimum of $575 per week. Residential employment may include housing, meals, and paid training and orientation.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Interest in preparing culturally appropriate baked goods.
• Willingness to work evenings or overnights as necessary.
• Willingness to learn.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Maturity and good judgment.
• Demonstrated adaptability in changing situations.
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely and determine the cleanliness of dishes, food-contact surfaces, and kitchen areas.
• Ability to comply with the Minnesota Food Code in food preparation and maintain appropriate inventory of food and supplies.
• Ability to work with foods used to prepare international cuisines without impact on the worker’s physical health.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, and crouch; use hands and fingers with dexterity; lift up to 10 pounds continuously and up to 25 pounds frequently; and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to hear and listen, work with chemicals, and work around noise, dirt or dust, extreme heat, and occasional extreme cold.
• Emotional resiliency and cognitive ability to carry out responsibilities in a busy, noisy, communal environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships, exercise good judgment, manage personal needs, and maintain appropriate boundaries.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, including a criminal background check, is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with quantity cooking at a camp, resort, or public or private institution.
• Experience in a bakery, baking in an institutional kitchen, or equivalent experience.
• Oral proficiency in a target language.
• Previous Concordia Language Villages or camping experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce all baked goods for the Villages in a timely manner as directed by the Chef Baker.
• Maintain baking equipment and work areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Carry out food preparation tasks requested by the Chef Baker or Kitchen Leadership.
• Assist Kitchen Leadership with sourcing and using recipes for culturally appropriate ethnic baked goods.
• Assist with general kitchen cleanup as directed by Kitchen Leadership.
• Follow policies and procedures and complete assigned tasks correctly and on time.
• Communicate effectively and appropriately, listen to others, and use sound judgment about how and what to communicate.
• Adapt to changes, competing demands, delays, and unexpected events in the work environment.
• Treat others with respect and consideration, take responsibility for actions, and follow through on commitments.
• Participate in orientation and assist with setting up and maintaining the Village, preparing for sessions, and cleaning up, taking inventory, and evaluating the program after the final session.
• Speak the target language with villagers and staff members as much as possible.
• Model appropriate behavior and remain attentive to villagers’ health and welfare.

Benefits

• Housing may be provided during residential employment.
• Meals may be provided during residential employment.
• Paid training and orientation.
• Applicable tuition discounts for children attending Concordia Language Villages.
• Opportunities for professional development, intercultural learning, and language immersion.

What This Job Offers

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