Cook Lead

CAMP LURECREST INC; Lake Lure (NC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Camp Lurecrest Ministries in Lake Lure, NC is seeking a Cook Lead for a seasonal program from May 24 to August 15, 2026. You will assist with planning and preparing all camp meals, supervise the cook team, and ensure health and safety standards are met in food handling.

Requirements include being 18+, at least 2 years out of high school with relevant experience, and willingness to mentor campers. Must be a team player with a strong work ethic and Christian faith alignment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and 2+ years out of high school with relevant experience.
• Demonstrates strong work ethic and teamwork.
• Capable of maintaining health and safety standards in food prep.

Responsibilities

• Insure that proper health and safety standards are maintained in the preparation, service, and storage of all food items
• Cooking meals
• Assist the Food Services Coordinator in coordinating staff preparation and service of meals and snacks according to menus, recipes, and camp schedule
• Keep inventory to ensure proper amount of food is on-hand to prepare menu items
• Keep track of amount of food prepared and leftover - provide this information to the Food Services Coordinator for food ordering

Skills

Team player

Safety consciousness

Grace under pressure

Food service experience

Education

High school - 2+ years post-graduation

Job description

The Cook Lead assists with planning and preparing all camp meals along with the Food Services Coordinator and oversees the cook team. Must be one full year out of high school.

Position Details

Start Date

May 24, 2026

End Date

August 15, 2026

Minimum Age

18

Position Type

Seasonal

Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

• Insure that proper health and safety standards are maintained in the preparation, service, and storage of all food items
• Cooking meals
• Assist the Food Services Coordinator in coordinating staff preparation and service of meals and snacks according to menus, recipes, and camp schedule
• Keep inventory to ensure proper amount of food is on-hand to prepare menu items
• Keep track of amount of food prepared and leftover - provide this information to the Food Services Coordinator for food ordering

Qualifications

• Professing Christian that commits to follow the mission and vision of Camp Lurecrest Ministries
• Must be team player with a strong work ethic
• Needs to display maturity and safety consciousness
• Food service experience preferred
• Able to complete job tasks while being attentive to camper experience and overall safety
• Respond with grace in high-stress situations
• Willing to perform hands-on tasks as well as teach and invest in campers in a support staff role

Requirements

• At least 2 full years out of high school with relevant experience
• Able to work on your feet, be outside all day, lift up to 50 lbs, and walk up to 5 miles in a day
• Signed agreement of CLM Summer Staff Handbook
• Successful completion of CLM Orientation Training

Program staff will operate under the camp guidelines for safety. By living, eating, and serving on-site, staff will model the values of CLM, as outlined in the Summer Staff Handbook and contract both on and off the job.

Contact for Questions

[e-mail] 704.841.2701