Summer - Assistant Cook

Summer Staff – Assistant Cook

Live and work in the mountains of northern New Mexico! In the assistant cook position, you will serve Christ by assisting with preparing and serving healthy, tasty, safe, and timely meals (~70%). Some cleaning (~20%) and other tasks (~10%) will also be performed.

Events are a variety of kids, youth, adults, and family style camps that average from 3-5 days in length. Paid staff training is June 1st‑10th and working blocks are June 11th‑July 3rd and July 6th‑July 31st. We prefer applicants to work both blocks, but applicants will be considered who are available for only one block.

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Time: Full‑Time during Summer Season

Responsible to: Food Service Manager

• Active in a local church, holy lifestyle, committed to ministry.
• Must be 18 years of age or older OR a recent graduate of high school.
• Kitchen experience of at least 3 months preferred, but not required.
• Hold a current Serv Safe® Food Handlers Certification (or equivalent) or the ability to complete food handler training.
• Hold a current Serv Safe® Food Allergens Certification or the ability to complete food allergen training.
• Demonstrated ability to get along well with people and be “guest minded” at all times.
• Alignment with our statement of beliefs and organizational essentials including shared core values, a sense of personal calling to our mission, and a commitment to our vision.
• Agree to live on site or within a reasonable daily commute to the camp property.

• Assist in the production of quality and visually appealing meals for guests.
• Maintain a clean and efficient kitchen under the direction of the Food Service Manager.
• Responsibilities beyond the scope of this job description may be occasionally required.

• Be able to occasionally make shopping runs.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift or carry items 40 lbs. or less.
• Visually identify hazards, needed repairs, and necessary cleaning throughout the kitchen, and be able to respond appropriately.
• Be an advocate and fan of our camp.

• $345 per week, plus room and board from May 31 - July 31 , 2026.
• Full‑time employment during summer season with salary paid every 2 weeks.

• Typical summer week is 6 work days and 1 day off with some flexibility. Saturdays and Sundays are often required work days.

Job Contact: Nathan Stafford

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Be a part of impacting countless young souls with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We are looking for hard working individuals who love playing in the mountains and desire to do so to God's Glory!

1 Christian Camp Dr.
Montezuma, NM 87731

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