Summer Camp Kitchen Staff

Easterseals PORT Health; New Castle (VA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization this summer as a Camp Kitchen Staff member at Camp Easterseals Virginia. You will prepare meals tailored to the dietary needs of campers while enjoying a beautiful wooded environment. This role offers competitive pay, room and board, and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and adults with disabilities.

Benefits

Room & Board

Climate-Controlled Cabins

Bonuses for referrals and returning staff

Days Off

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking and meal preparation.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen.

Skills

Cooking

Meal Preparation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Are you passionate about cooking and want to make a difference in the lives of children and adults with disabilities? Join us this summer at Camp Easterseals Virginia (ESVA), as a Camp Kitchen Staff member, where you’ll play an essential role in preparing delicious, nutritious meals that meet the unique needs of our campers and staff!

Are you passionate about cooking and want to make a difference in the lives of children and adults with disabilities? Join us this summer at Camp Easterseals Virginia (ESVA), as a Camp Kitchen Staff member, where you’ll play an essential role in preparing delicious, nutritious meals that meet the unique needs of our campers and staff!

What You’ll Do:

As a Camp Kitchen Staff member, you will plan, prepare, and serve meals that are both nutritious and tailored to meet the dietary needs of our campers, including accommodating food allergies and preparing pureed meals for those with swallowing difficulties. You’ll collaborate with the team to ensure the kitchen operates efficiently and all meals are served on time. You will maintain a clean, organized kitchen while adhering to health and safety standards. Additionally, you may assist with preparing snacks and special meals for events like themed dinners and camp cookouts.

Why You’ll Love This Job:

Working at Camp ESVA is not just about getting a paycheck—it’s about making a real difference while having fun and growing personally and professionally. Here’s what you can expect:

• Competitive Pay: $12.41 up to $14 an hour (if local).
  • OR a pay package if you’re planning to stay at camp!
• Room & Board: All meals, including s’mores, and accommodations are provided.
• Climate-Controlled Cabins.
• Biweekly Salary.
  • Bonuses for referrals and returning staff.
• Team Atmosphere: Work alongside passionate people from around the world.
• Days Off: Enjoy two full days off between each camp session to relax, recharge, and explore the surrounding area.
• Beautiful Location: Work in a serene, wooded environment with activities like zip-lining, canoeing, and horseback riding just steps away.

What We’re Looking For:

To join our team, you should be experienced in cooking and meal preparation and comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen. We also require the following:

• You must be at least 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Previous cooking or food service experience preferred, especially in an environment that caters to special dietary needs.
• Physically able to assist with kitchen tasks such as lifting, cleaning, and food preparation.
• Be able to commit to at least 4 weeks at our camp!

About Camp Easterseals:

Camp Easterseals Virginia operates as part of Easterseals PORT Health. For 65 years, Camp Easterseals has provided quality recreational and therapeutic camp programming in the beautiful countryside of New Castle, Virginia. Children and adults with disabilities are able to experience all the outdoors has to offer including horseback riding, canoeing, swimming, arts and crafts, ziplining and campfires thanks to an amazing group of dedicated team members just like you.

Our working environment supports employee and client health with a ‘no tobacco’ use policy (tobacco free and smoke free) in all offices, client facilities, properties, and agency vehicles.

We believe that by leveraging the unique strengths and perspectives of our workforce, we can advance our just cause, while building a healthy, sustainable organization. That’s why we listen, seek to understand & act to make ESPH an Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable, Authentic & Learning (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!