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Food Service Staff and Kitchen Assistants

CAMP LOHIKAN in the Pocono Mts.

Lake Como (PA)

On-site

USD 10,000 - 60,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Camp Lohikan, a summer camp in northeast Pennsylvania, seeks staff for over 400 positions within food service and various camp activities. Ideal candidates are compassionate individuals who prioritize placing kids first, ensuring a supportive and encouraging environment for campers. Many positions offer training for staff; the camp provides a unique community and rewarding experiences working with children.

Benefits

Best salaries to recruit the best staff
Travel allowance
Room, board & laundry services provided
Free camp tuition for children of senior staff

Qualifications

  • No prior experience required but preferred.
  • Must enjoy working with children.
  • Staff should be responsible and maintain cleanliness.

Responsibilities

  • Washing dishes and serving food.
  • Assisting in meal preparation and maintaining cleanliness.
  • Must lift boxes weighing 25+ pounds.

Skills

Compassion
Hard-working
Strong role model

Job description

FOODSERVICE and KITCHEN STAFF - ALL POSITIONS

Detailed job descriptions for these positions are available by contacting our staff coordinator atstaff@lohikan.com.

SUMMER SEASON: June 22nd through August 29th. Date exceptions are possible.

Partial Season Employment (e.g., 4 weeks) is available.

Additional employment is available BEFORE and AFTER the summer camp season.

Pre-Camp Option:May 1-June 22. Post-Camp Option:August 30 - Sept. 30+

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CAMP LOHIKAN in the Pocono Mts.

Camp Lohikan is a coed resident summer camp located in northeast Pennsylvania. Our campers range in age from 6 to 15. We operate 65+ Arts, Sports, and Adventure Activities on a daily basis and our facilities are extensive.We are located in the Pocono Mts. of northeastern Pennsylvania in the village of Lake Como, about a 2.5-hour drive from New York City.

Camp Lohikan has been operated by the Buynak family since 1957. We are a warm, welcoming camp community dedicated to caring for our campers and staff. Our goal is to provide an environment of support and encouragement where children will try new things and grow in the process. We are searching for individuals who are kind and willing to put kids first at all times.Click herefor more camp information.

We pay the BEST salaries to recruit the BEST staff!

Nothing is more important than our staff and we know it. If you are a hard-working individual who enjoys children, you may be just the person we're searching for. Staff members must be able to putkids firstat all times. It is also essential that staff members bestrong role modelsfor our campers. And because we're working with kids, we have strict policies in many areas including alcohol, smoking, vaping, curfew, etc. While it is preferable that our staff members have some experience working with children, this is not a prerequisite. Many program areas require skills and certifications to safely operate and this is a priority.

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400+ SUMMER CAMP JOBS AVAILABLE!

We have over 400 summer camp jobs available.Some jobs are highly skilled positions (e.g., Flying Trapeze Instructor, Horseback Riding Instructor, Gymnastics Instructor, Tennis Instructor, etc.), others require child care experience (e.g., Division Director, Group Leader, General Cabin Counselor), and then there are jobs where you will receive all of the necessary training at camp.If you are compassionate, hard-working, and an excellent role model, we have a job for you!Click here for an application.

Camp Lohikan shares staff applications withCamp CayugaandLake Greeley Camp. All three camps are coed resident camps located in northeast Pennsylvania and have been operated by the Buynak family since 1957. The positions currently available are listed below. A number of individuals are required to fill each position.Click here for more information.

Working at camp is the experience of a lifetime. The personal growth, the rewards of working with children, the excitement of an active, diverse community, and the close friendships you form will stay with you long after the summer ends. Working at camp will make you a better person. And that you'll take with you wherever you go. Many staff members describe their employment at Camp Lohikan as the BEST summer of their life. You will too! Click hereto read what other staff members have said about working at Lohikan.

FOOD SERVICE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

  • Washing Dishes
  • Serving Food
  • Assisting in the preparation of meals (including Salad Bar Prep-work)
  • Cleaning/Sanitizing equipment and work areas
  • Must be able to lift boxes that weigh 25+ pounds
  • Grill/Stove experience a plus
  • There are no job requirements other than the ability to work with others, assume responsibilities, and cleanliness. All training will be provided.

Please note that Camp Lohikan is a nonsmoking/no-vaping camp.

We pay the BEST salaries to recruit the BEST staff!

Nothing is more important than our staff and we know it. If you are a hard-working individual who enjoys children, you may be just the person we're searching for. Staff members must be able to put kids first at all times. It is also essential that staff members be strong role models for our campers. And because we're working with kids, we have strict policies in many areas including alcohol, smoking, curfew, etc. While it is preferable that our staff members have some experience working with children, this is not a prerequisite. Many program areas require skills and certifications to safely operate and this is a priority.

400+ SUMMER CAMP JOBS AVAILABLE!

We have over 400 summer camp jobs available. Some jobs are highly skilled positions (i.e., Waterfront Director, Gymnastics Coach, Athletic Director, Lacrosse Head Instructor, etc.), others require child care experience (i.e., general cabin counselor, group leader), and then there are jobs where you will receive all of the necessary training at camp, e.g., attendance supervisor. If you are compassionate, hard-working, and an excellent role model, we have a job for you! Click here for an application.

Camp Lohikan shares staff applications with Camp Cayuga and Lake Greeley Camp. All three camps are coed resident camps located in northeast Pennsylvania and have been operated by the Buynak family since 1957. The positions currently available are listed below. A number of individuals are required to fill each position.

Working at camp is the experience of a lifetime. The personal growth, the rewards of working with children, the excitement of an active, diverse community, and the close friendships you form will stay with you long after the summer ends. Working at camp will make you a better person. And that you'll take with you wherever you go. Many staff members describe their employment at Camp Lohikan as the BEST summer of their life. You will too! Click here to read what other staff members have said about working at Lohikan.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

  • We pay the BEST salaries to recruit the BEST staff!
  • Travel allowance is available.
  • Room, board & laundry services are provided. You have no expenses!
  • Nights off and days off are scheduled throughout the summer.
  • High-Speed Internet Access. Stay in touch with family and friends!
  • Pre and post-camp employment are available.
  • Free camp tuition is provided for children of senior staff members.
  • Our top-caliber staff is recruited from across the US and Europe and provides a unique social experience for our counselors and supervisors.
  • Why not work in a non-competitive, supportive camp environment where the emphasis is on individual attention and FUN?
  • Working at Camp Lohikan is the experience of a lifetime. The personal growth, the rewards of working with children, the excitement of an active, diverse community, and the close friendships you form will stay with you long after the summer ends. Many staff members describe their employment at Camp Lohikan as the BEST summer of their life.
  • You will too! Click here to read what other staff members have said about working at Camp Lohikan.
  • For more information about the benefits of working at Camp Lohikan click here.

* OTHER POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT CAMP THIS SUMMER *

Teen Counselors, General Cabin Counselors, Instructors for All Arts, Sports and Adventure Activities including: Quad Riding, Dirt Bike Riding, Backpacking, Camping/Campcraft, Hiking, Paintball, Ropes Course, Survival Skills, Spy Camp, Trip Leader, Climbing Wall/Tower, Ceramics, Crafts, Drawing/Painting, Jewelry Making, Photography, Pottery, Digital Video Editing, Woodworking, Computers, Skateboarding, Bungee Trampoline, Mountain Boarding, Fishing, Radio Broadcasting, Dee Jay, Rocketry, Web Design and Graphics, Acting/Directing, Dance - Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Cheerleading, Music - General, Piano, Guitar, Drums, Rock Band, Singing, Technical, Aerobics, Archery, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Fitness/Weight Training, Floor Hockey, Football, Games, Golf, Gymnastics, Horseback Riding, Inline Skating, Lacrosse, Martial Arts, Riflery, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling, Boat Driver, Canoeing, Kayaking, Lifeguard (LGT), Sailing, Scuba/Snorkeling, Swimming, Water Safety Instructor (WSI), Water Skiing, Windsurfing, and Jet Skiing. We are also searching for Athletic Directors, Media Arts Director, Computer Specialist, Drivers, CDL Drivers, Janitor/Housekeeping, Maintenance, Landscape, Office Staff, Academic Tutors, Webmaster, Camp Photographer, Head Counselors, Division Directors, Evening Program & Special Events Staff, Trip Leaders, Group Leaders, Off-Camp Excursion Heads, Doctor, Nurse - LPN, Nurse - RN, Health Center Administrator, Health Care Assistants, Head Cook, Food Service Director, Dining Hall Manager, and Assistant Cooks. For more informationCLICK HERE.

APPLY ONLINE at http://www.lohikan.com/staffrec.htm

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