Camp Knutson Senior Cook

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota; Crosslake (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Camp Knutson, a service of Lutheran Social Service MN, seeks a Sr. Camp Cook to operate a high‑quality bulk and family‑style food operation for campers and staff.

You will prepare and serve meals, follow set menus, and work alongside Camp Leadership and other cooks. Open year‑round in Minnesota, the role includes a Summer season with 40 hours/week and 2 meals daily, plus a Retreat season with 8‑hour shifts and 20–70 guests per meal.

Qualifications

• 5 years of food service experience.
• Serve Safe Certificate or ability to obtain after hire
• Leadership or management experience; experience cooking for special dietary needs.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Ability to relate to youth and adults positively.
• Adaptable, efficient, able to work under pressure during busy serve times.
• Understand and utilize food safety skills.
• Be able to mark/label foods properly.
• Ability to follow recipes and use measurement tools.
• Good problem solving and customer service skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill under training by Camp Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Operate a smooth food service operation providing high quality and adequate quantities.
• Prepare and serve bulk, family-style meals following the set menu.
• Work alongside Camp Leadership, Cooks and Kitchen Assistants.

Skills

Food service experience

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Team player

Adaptability under pressure

Food safety knowledge

Food labeling

Recipe following

Problem solving

Customer service

Job description

Camp Knutson is a supportive, medically-sound camp for individuals with disabilities, medical conditions and other identified needs. We partner with other organizations to host camps for youth and adults with identified needs such as autism, heart disease, skin conditions, Down syndrome, burn survivors and youth experiencing homelessness.

Our beautiful, updated 30-acre campus is nestled between the pristine waters of Lower Whitefish and Big Trout lakes. Open year-round, our modern facilities and beautiful north-woods setting make us the perfect location for retreats, conferences, social gatherings, meetings or training events September through May. Camp Knutson is a service of Lutheran Social Service MN (LSS).

Position pays $20/hr-$24/hr, depending on qualifications.

Position Details:

• Summer season is 40 hours a week, 2 meals daily with potential evening snack, serving on average 110-160 persons per meal.
• Retreat Season February- May and September-November 20+ hour weeks: 8 hour shifts - 1-2 Meals with 20-70 guests served per meal.

As a Sr. Camp Cook, you will be responsible to operate a smooth food service operation that provides high quality and adequate quantities of food to campers and staff. Prepare and serve in bulk, family style meals that follow the set menu. This position will work alongside other Sr. Hospitality Cooks, Cooks and Kitchen Assistants.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• 5 years of food service experience.
• Serve Safe Certificate or ability to obtain after hire
• Leadership or management experience and experience cooking for special dietary needs. Previous large quantity cooking experience required.
• A team player with good communication skills.
• Ability to relate to youth and adults in a positive manner.
• Ability to be adaptable, efficient, and able to positively work well under pressure, especially during busy serve times.
• Understand and utilize food safety skills.
• Be able to mark/label foods properly.
• Ability to follow recipes, use measurement tools when appropriate.
• Utilize good problem solving and customer service skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in assigned job duties under training, guidance, supervision of Food Service Managers and other Camp Leadership.

LSS is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize and rewards employees. Consider joining us!