Kitchen Crew

Appalachian Mountain Club; Gorham (NH); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dorm-style room

Meals included

Insurance after 6 months

403(b) retirement

Paid time off

Merchandise discount

Free AMC Membership

Free nights at AMC locations

Pro deals discounts

Job summary

The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) is seeking a Kitchen Crew member for Pinkham Notch. This entry level role supports meal service and keeps front and back of house clean to ensure a positive guest dining experience.

You will work up to 38 hours per week, collaborate with the cook on duty, assist guests, and help with setup, breakdown, and side work. The role emphasizes teamwork and hospitality in a mountain lodge setting.

Qualifications

• Kitchen experience preferred; willingness and interest to learn.
• Exceptional customer service and clear communication.
• Flexible schedule availability.
• Knowledge of White Mountain National Forest area desirable.
• Must be a team player, detail oriented, well organized, highly flexible, adaptable, and resourceful.
• Physical ability to lift 50 pounds, kneel, and stand 8 hours daily.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining buffet, drink machines, and snack bar for cleanliness and stock.
• Collaborating with cook-on-duty during meals for front/back of house communication.
• Assist guests and visitors in a positive manner.
• Set up and break down meal services and complete side work checklists.
• Dishwashing, cleaning, and organizing of kitchen areas.
• Support inventory and order tasks.
• Interact with guests about local info, lodge amenities, and programs.
• Greet and serve customers at mealtimes.
• Sanitize and inspect kitchen/dining areas to NH Board of Health standards.
• Lead or assist dinner talks to inform guests about evening opportunities.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Flexible schedule

Communication

Job description

Position Title: Kitchen Crew

Location: Pinkham Notch

Reports To: Kitchen Manager

Ready to dive into epic outdoor adventures and make a positive impact on the environment? Look no further than the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) - the oldest conservation, education, and recreation organization in the USA! Our passion for the outdoors knows no bounds, and we want YOU to be a part of it. As an employee, you'll unlock access to exciting programs, policies, and procedures that empower you to make a real difference. Join the AMC team now and embark on the journey of a lifetime!

AMC is seeking Lodge Crew for the Pinkham Notch team. This entry level position works in food service and has a focus on positive guest service. Kitchen Crew working in food service supports the communal dining experience at Pinkham Notch through meal service and maintains a high level of cleanliness in the front and back of house.

What you’ll be doing at AMC

• Maintaining the buffet, drink machines, and snack bar during your shifts to ensure cleanliness and well-stocked food options.

• Working in collaboration with the cook on-duty during meal services to ensure strong communication between front and back of house.

• Assisting guests and visitors in a positive manner.

• Setting up and breaking down meal services, including the completion of side work checklists to ensure smooth transitions between shifts and meal services.

• Dishwashing, cleaning and organizing.

• Support inventory and order tasks.

• Interacting with guests regarding local information, lodge amenities, organizational efforts and programs.

• Greeting, assisting, and serving customers at mealtimes.

• Cleaning, sanitizing, and inspecting all kitchen and dining areas daily to exceed NH Board of Health standards.

• Leading or assisting “dinner talks” to keep all guests informed on the opportunities that evening.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Work up to 38 hours a week.

Qualifications

What AMC is looking for

• Kitchen experience preferred; willingness and interest to learn required.

• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively and kindly.

• Flexibility regarding schedule is required.

• Knowledge of the White Mountain National Forest area is desirable.

• Must be a team player, detail oriented, well organized, highly flexible, adaptable, and resourceful.

• Physical abilities needed: Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds, bend and kneel, and ability to be on your feet for 8 hours a day.

What AMC Can Offer You

Salary range:$13.00/hr

We are committed to fair compensation practices, and we encourage qualified candidates to apply. The initial salary represents our starting point, and our compensation philosophy is designed to reward and recognize the contributions of our employees as they grow within the organization. External candidates typically begin their journey with us at the starting point of the salary range. The final compensation offer will be based on factors such as experience, education, skills and geographic differential relevant to the position, and will be discussed during the interview process.

Benefits

• Room & Board: Dorm-style room for $75/week – meals included, too!

• Insurance:Available with positions that are 6 months or longer and when working greater than 30 hours per week

• Retirement:Voluntary 403(b) Contribution

• Paid Time Off:earn up to 10 days of paid earned time depending on length of service

• Other Team Member Perks:

  • 30% discount on AMC Merchandise

  • Free Annual AMC Membership

  • 4 Free nights at AMC locations

  • Prodeals discounts on equipment & gear and more!