Prep Cook

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As a True Friends Prep Cook, you'll play an important role in creating a positive dining experience for campers, guests, and staff. You'll help prepare meals, assist with a variety of food‑service tasks, and maintain a clean kitchen environment. This hands‑on, team‑oriented role is rewarding, allowing you to contribute to the success of our camp and the enjoyment of all our guests.

$15.00/hr - $15.00/hr

Part‑time, year‑round, weekday/weekend, day/night shift

$14.60 p/hr.

Camp Courage, Maple Lake, MN

• Flexible scheduling options
• Opportunities to gain and grow leadership skills
• Support a healthy work‑life balance
• Free meals when hosting groups receiving food service
• 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!

• 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
• Assist with kitchen and food service operations as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Must be able to pass an organizational background study
• Minimum age of 16 years or older
• Food service experience is preferred
• Desire to learn and gain experiences in a culinary environment
• Knowledge of proper food handling and sanitation procedures
• High school diploma preferred
• Physical demands:
  • 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.