Cook Team

CAMP LURECREST INC; Lake Lure (NC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

Camp Lurecrest Ministries seeks motivated seasonal kitchen staff to assist the Cook Team in planning and preparing meals, managing food inventory, and catering to special dietary requirements while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen according to commercial standards.

The role runs May 31 to August 8, with duties including health and safety compliance, cooking meals, coordinating staff, and inventory control; candidates should be at least 16, able to lift 50 lbs, and committed to camper safety

Qualifications

• Team player with a strong work ethic.
• Must follow health and safety standards in food prep and service.
• Experience in food service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety standards in food prep, service, and storage.
• Cook meals according to menus and camp schedule.
• Assist the Food Services Coordinator in coordinating staff preparation and service of meals and snacks.
• Keep inventory to ensure proper amount of food on-hand to prepare menu items.
• Keep track of the amount of food prepared and leftover.

Skills

Team player

Safety conscious

Food service experience

Attentive to camper experience

Grace under pressure

Education

Completed 11th grade

Job description

The Cook Team assists in planning and preparing meals, managing food inventory, catering to special dietary requirements, and maintaining a clean and safe kitchen according to commercial kitchen standards.

Position Details

May 31, 2026

End Date

August 8, 2026

Minimum Age

16

Position Type

Seasonal

Duties May Include, But Are Not Limited To

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

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, safety consciousness, and ability to follow directions
• 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

• Must have completed 11th grade.
• 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