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Come work at our summer camp and have access to over 15,000+ acres of trails right outside your door! That's right! Spend a shift in the kitchen (5:30am-1:30pm or 1pm-8:30pm) and then play outside in full access to some of the best trails in Western NC. This is a job for the go-getter. Someone who enjoys working hard and then playing hard. Live in a community of 75 other staff and approximately 120 campers- have room, board, laundry, and professional development plus an amazing time playing the wild wilderness (value $300/week). No prior kitchen experience necessary, just a willingness to learn. Weekly salary starts at $300/week and goes up with experience (range $300-$650/week). Please email anne@greenriverpreserve.org to schedule an interview and find out more.
Dates: This is a seasonal position with some flexibility in start and end date. The camp season is from May 19-August 11, however we operate programs from mid April to mid October. Employer is willing to work with the candidate on availability.
Job Description: The kitchen adventure assistants will work under the supervision of the Kitchen Manager to implement menus that aim for fresh, healthy meals that keep campers and staff enjoying themselves through very active days. Green River Preserve also has a farm on-site which produces a variety of fresh ingredients that will be incorporated into meals and snacks. Kitchen assistants help provide 3 meals and 3 snacks every day to 175-200 people during the camp sessions.
Desired Qualifications:
Specific interest in working in food service in a camp setting with a focus on fresh foods and use of farm produce
Experience preparing food within a specific time frame
Ability to work well with others not only in the kitchen but also with camp staff and campers
Ability to understand and adhere to restrictions surrounding special diets and allergies
Ability to read menus as well as take verbal direction from supervisors
Ability to undertake heavy cleaning throughout kitchen area
Background check and health screening required
Must have own transportation or be willing to accept housing on location
Daily Responsibilities:
Handle, prepare, serve, and dispose of food safely and properly under the direction of the Kitchen Manager
Use, operate, and clean all electrical and mechanical kitchen equipment safely and properly, including but not limited to ovens, steamer, fryer, large grill top, Hobart washer, stand mixer, etc.
Fill pitchers for meals with water, milk, juice etc.
Assistant Kitchen Manager and DD with any combination of the following tasks: wash, peel, chop or otherwise prepare vegetables, prepare poultry and meats, prepare breads, stir and strain soups, weigh and measure foods, carry pans, pots, etc. wherever needed, clean utensils and prep areas, plate and distribute food, wash whatever needs washing in the kitchen or dining hall
Assist in unloading, unpacking, and storing supplies
Maintain the following areas in the lodge: beverage counter, yogurt/cereal station, vegetarian table, salad bar, rice and bean bar, soup station
Regularly wash, dry, and put away dishes in accordance with health codes as well as GRP standards
Help maintain GRP recycling and composting programs by properly sorting waste
Take out trash and recycling to dumpsters
Sweep, mop, and generally scrub kitchen on a regular basis
Comply with all current NC health and sanitation codes as well as all American Camp Association requirements for sage and proper food handling, preparation, serving, and disposal
Ensure a safe, clean, and efficient food service operation
Perform other tasks and duties as assigned
