Summer Camp Cook

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant summer camp as a Cook, where you will prepare delicious meals for children in a fun and fast-paced environment. This position offers room and board, allowing you to focus on creating memorable dining experiences. Ideal for those passionate about culinary arts and working with kids, this role provides a unique opportunity to showcase your cooking skills while enjoying the great outdoors. Experience in commercial food production is essential, as you will be responsible for preparing a variety of meals from scratch. If you thrive in a team setting and love to inspire young minds through food, this is the perfect summer job for you.

Benefits

Room and board

Travel to camp covered

Qualifications

• Experience in large quantity food production and cooking from scratch.
• Knowledge of food safety and ability to maintain a clean kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for campers and staff.
• Assist with kitchen maintenance and inventory management.

Skills

Commercial food production

Cooking from scratch

Food safety knowledge

Kitchen maintenance

Job description

Join to apply for the Summer Camp Cook role at Camp Walt Whitman.

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, clean-up, daily kitchen maintenance/cleaning, and inventory assistance
• Strong professional references and ability to pass a background check

Dates: June 12 to August 11

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

This is a great job in a fast and fun environment.

Additional Information

Employment type: Full-time

Seniority level

Entry level

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Recreational Facilities