Lead Cook

As a True Friends Lead Cook, you'll lead and inspire our Food service team while actively participating in meal preparation and cooking. You'll help maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment and play a key role in creating nourishing meals that fuel unforgettable experiences for campers, guests, and staff. This is a hands‑on, rewarding role where your leadership and culinary skills make a meaningful impact.

$17.71 p/hr.

• Opportunities to gain and grow leadership skills
• Support a healthy work-life balance
• Employee Referral Program
• Scenic and inspiring work environment
• Retirement Savings Plan with opportunity for 3% Employer Match
• Fun, organization-wide Events
• Cabin Rental Discounts
• ...and more!

• Supervise, train, and guide other food service employees
• Monitor and manage kitchen inventory
• Perform opening and/or closing duties for kitchen and dining area
• Communicate food service updates, needs, and concerns to the supervisor
• Prepare, cook, bake, and serve meals in alignment with menus, recipes, and production requirements
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in kitchen and dining areas
• Clear, wash, dry, and properly store dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment
• Operate and maintain the commercial dishwasher
• Set up and reset the dining area for meal services
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Must be able to pass an organizational background study
• Minimum age of 18 years or older
• Must be able to consistently work on weekends
• Previous food service experience required, with knowledge of proper food handling procedures
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Hold or be willing to acquire MN Department of Health Food Managers License
• Ability to see, hear, and communicate verbally
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to walk, sit, stand, bend, reach, and move continually during working hours
• Ability to feel objects and use fingers to operate tools and controls

True Friends is a nonprofit organization providing life‑changing experiences that enhance independence and self‑esteem for children and adults with disabilities. True Friends' programs include camp, respite, retreats, team building, therapy and adaptive riding, and travel; serving over 25,000 individuals annually.