Seasonal Kitchen Assistant

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• Competitive salaries reflecting your skills and experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees, plus wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays, with flexible work hours for work‑life balance.
• 403(b) plan with company contributions for eligible employees after 2 years of service.
• Continuous learning opportunities through workshops and training programs.
• Supportive work environment valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company‑sponsored events.

• Preparing food for cooking and/or presentation.
• Assisting cooks in serving food.
• Utilizing a variety of cooking techniques: baking, sautéing, grilling, steaming, frying, etc.
• Using a variety of kitchen equipment (i.e., slicer, ovens, griddles, mixers, knives, etc.).
• Dishwashing.
• Stocking and rotating inventory.
• Following and maintaining health department standards for food service.
• Maintaining temperature logs on all refrigerators/freezers.
• Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen.
• Pitching in wherever needed to support a great experience for our campers and staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be 18 years or older and have a high school diploma.
• Food Service or Cooking experience is a great plus, but NOT required.
• Must have ability to follow oral & written instructions.
• Willingness to be trained in operating kitchen equipment and follow food service sanitation practices.
• Be able to maintain positive relationships with all customers from point of contact.
• Must be able to stand on feet for extended period of time; walk stairs; lift up to 50 lbs.

• Report any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor.
• Follow all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children.
• Report any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor.
• Complete all child abuse prevention training as required.