Summer Camp Head Cook

## *Youth Overnight Camps (Summer/Full or Part Time)*

Come join Wilderness Awareness School’s summer programs and help bring sustenance and vitality to our students and staff. We have two positions available for a head cook at our semi-wild base camp in Duvall, WA, and we plan to hire two to three assistant cooks.

## Location

***Linne Doran,*** our land in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Duvall, WA – 45 min. from Seattle, WA

## Summer Dates

* Prep and Kitchen Set-Up: June 10th – 14th, 2024 * Staff Training: June 17th – 21st, 2024 * Summer Camp Overnight weeks: June 24th – August 23rd, 2024 (typically work 5 of 9 weeks) * Summer Wrap & Debrief: August 19th – 23rd, 2024

## Head Cook Responsibilities

Facilitate and implement all facets of meal delivery for a group of up to 40 students and staff weekly. Including:

* Follow a pre-set menu with opportunities for creativity. * Review and plan for special dietary needs and allergies of participants. * Use natural, organic, and local ingredients as possible within budget. * Coordinate with program staff on timing and delivery of meals. * Food preparation, cooking, serving, and kitchen cleanup. * Lead and supervise kitchen helpers (including assistant cooks, staff helpers & participant volunteers). * Maintain kitchen facilities with a high standard of organization and cleanliness.  * Monitor food supplies and efficient use of ingredients on hand. * Restock food supplies as needed (store, bulk, farmers market). * Budget responsibly including handling of money, school credit card and receipts as relevant.

## Assistant Cook Responsibilities

Assist the Head Cook in facilitating and implementing all facets of meal delivery for a group of up to 40 students and staff weekly. Including:

* Food preparation, cooking, serving, and kitchen cleanup. * Supervise kitchen volunteers (including participant volunteers). * Maintain kitchen facilities with a high standard of organization and cleanliness.  * Monitor food supplies and efficient use of ingredients on hand. * Restock food supplies as needed (store, bulk, farmers market)

## Cook Qualifications

* Flexible, responsible, good-humored, and team-oriented * Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to give/receive feedback * Experience with food service for large groups OR a strong desire to learn; Camp experience a plus * Must enjoy working with youth campers and adult staff and volunteers * Ability to lift 50 pounds * Willingness to work days, evenings, and weekends as needed * Clean driving record and access to a personal vehicle or over 25 years old to drive a school van * [King County Food Worker Card](https://kingcounty.gov/depts/health/environmental-health/food-safety/food-worker-card.aspx) required (easy to obtain)

## Compensation/Benefits

* Head Cook: $1,275 salary exempt per camp  (approximately $25.50 per hour) * Assistant Cook: $946 salary exempt per camp (approximately $21.50 per hour) * On-site housing and all utilities provided including high speed internet * A majority of your food during the times when you are cooking