Kitchen Dishwasher and Prep Cook

Overview

Cal-Wood Education Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting people — especially youth and families — to the Colorado mountains through immersive environmental education programs, retreats, summer camps, and family adventures. Our mission is to inspire a greater appreciation for the natural world, expand access to environmental education for those who might not otherwise experience it, and provide unique educational opportunities in a spectacular mountain setting west of Boulder, Colorado.

We strive to grow the diversity and number of people who experience nature and the outdoors through hands-on programs, fostering curiosity, stewardship, and a deeper understanding of our environment. Cal-Wood’s scratch kitchen provides fresh, nourishing meals to our students, retreats, and family camps.

Cal-Wood Education Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced Kitchen Dishwasher and Prep Cook to support our food service operations for students, guests, and staff. This role is essential to delivering nourishing, high-quality meals in a dynamic outdoor education environment. The ideal candidate enjoys working in a team, thrives in a fast-paced setting, and is committed to supporting our mission through excellent food preparation and kitchen management.

• Wash dishes and appliances.
• Prep food and meals.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards are consistently met.
• Work collaboratively with dining and program staff to support meal service flow during busy periods, including evenings and weekends.
• Adapt to changing schedules and group sizes while maintaining quality and timeliness.
• Support cleanup and end-of-day kitchen closing procedures.

• Required: Minimum 1 year of food preparation experience.
• Required: Ability to work evenings and weekends as part of a flexible schedule.
• Required: Must be able to pass a background check.
• Required: Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Required: Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.
• Preferred: Bilingual — Spanish fluency highly preferred to support our community and guests.

• Competitive hourly pay at $20/hour.
• 25% staff discount on Cal-Wood programming.
• A meaningful role supporting environmental education and community engagement.
• Opportunity for growth from part-time to full-time as organizational needs evolve.
• A supportive workplace culture that values diversity, inclusion, and teamwork.