Summer Camp Cook

Camp Walt Whitman; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Summer Camp Cook to join their culinary team. This exciting role involves preparing and cooking a wide range of quality meals from scratch, ensuring food safety, and maintaining a clean kitchen environment. With room and board provided, this position offers a unique opportunity to work in a vibrant summer camp setting while making a positive impact on children's experiences. If you have a passion for cooking and enjoy working in a team-oriented environment, this is the perfect role for you!

Benefits

Room and board provided

Travel to camp covered

Qualifications

• Experience in large quantity food production for camps or institutions.
• Strong references and ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals from scratch.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Assist with inventory and meal preparation tasks.

Skills

Commercial food production

Cooking from scratch

Food safety knowledge

Kitchen maintenance

Job description

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This is an opportunity to teach children at a Summer Camp in New Hampshire with room and board fully provided.

Qualifications

Camp Walt Whitman (www.campwalt.com), a traditional children’s sleepaway camp in Piermont, New Hampshire, is seeking one more cook to join our culinary team this summer. We are seeking cooks with the following skills and qualifications:

• Experience in commercial/institutional large quantity food production.
• Skills in preparing and cooking an extensive range of quality foods from scratch.
• Knowledge of food safety and handling procedures.
• Willing and able to complete tasks throughout the kitchen including meal preparation, meal clean-up, daily kitchen maintenance/cleaning, and assisting with inventory.
• Must have strong professional references and pass a background check.

Dates: June 12 to August 11

Salary: $750/week plus travel to camp and room and board

Employment Details

• Type: Full-time
• Seniority level: Entry level
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Recreational Facilities