Part-Time Camp Kitchen Assistant

Indiana University Northwest; Montana; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to maintain high standards of cleanliness and service in a bustling kitchen environment. This role involves assisting with food preparation, cooking, and ensuring a sanitary dining experience for students and staff during summer programs. Ideal candidates will possess a strong work ethic and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team. Enjoy the unique opportunity to live on-site at a scenic geological field station, where you can contribute to an enriching educational experience while surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of Montana. Join a passionate team committed to excellence in food service and hospitality.

Benefits

Room and board included

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Health savings account with contributions

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Tuition subsidy for employees and family

Paid leave for new parents

Volunteer event leave

Qualifications

• High school level education is required.
• Good work ethic and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen and dining hall.
• Assist with food preparation, cooking, and serving.
• Provide meals for visitors and staff during summer camp programs.

Skills

Good work ethic

Ability to work well on a team

Knowledge of food preparation

Education

General knowledge at the high school level

Job description

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Department Information

The Judson Mead Geological Field Station (IUGFS) is a unique Indiana University facility located in Montana and operated by the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) for one of the nation's top ranked field geology programs. The facility includes a state-of-the-art classroom building, faculty housing units, kitchen and cafeteria facilities, student dorm rooms, accessory buildings, and a resident manager house. More information about the Station can be found here, about the EAS here, and about College of Arts and Sciences here.

The Field Station and EAS strives to lead the nation in:

• Teaching geosciences in the field
• Field-based geoscience research, both for new knowledge about the geology of SW Montana and better ways to teach geosciences in the field
• Development of best practices in field geosciences

We offer a world-class facility located in some of the most diverse and complex geology in North America. During the summer months the facility is an active teaching campus with up to 100 students, faculty, and staff on-site. In the off-season it is used by outside groups and the winter is an active time for maintenance and improvements.

The Field Station is in the Tobacco Root Mountains just south of Cardwell Montana; near Yellowstone National Park, Lewis and Clark Caverns, and the Butte-Anaconda mining district.

Job Summary

• Performs general cleaning and maintains a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining hall
• Ensures that each staff member, guest, and visitor receives the highest caliber of service
• Maintains the highest level of sanitation in the kitchen
• Performs duties the head cook deems necessary
• Assists with food prep
• Assists with cooking
• Assists with serving food
• Assists with kitchen and dining hall clean-up
• Sets table at breakfast and dinner
• Helps prepare and set up lunch for visitors to self-pack
• Assists with food service
• Assists with consolidation and proper food storage after meals
• Cleans up after meals and ongoing cleaning to maintain the highest level of sanitation in the kitchen
• Washes dishes and returns clean dishes to clean storage
• Prepares beverages
• Assists with grilling for cookout on weekends
• Sweeps and mops floors at end of day
• Provides meals for visitors and staff during summer camp programs
• Provides assistance to the Head Cook in preparing meals for special diets
• Prepares food and cleaning/organizing kitchen and appliances

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• General knowledge at the high school level

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

SKILLS

Required

• Good work ethic
• Ability to work well on a team

Preferred

• Knowledge of food preparation

Working Conditions / Demands

This position requires the ability to move heavy objects. Ability to remain stationary for long duration and work in adverse environmental conditions. This position requires the ability to discern sounds and work with hazardous materials. This position requires the ability to position oneself at lower levels and work with loud noises. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

The employee is expected to live on-site at the Field Station. Room and board are included.

Work Location

633 South Boulder Road, Cardwell, Montana

Advertised Salary

$16.58 per hour

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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