Assistant Cook

Common Ground Center is a nonprofit, multi-age arts, education, and outdoor recreation center. We are dedicated to environmental sustainability, arts education for all ages, and strengthening diverse families and communities. Camp Common Ground, our family camp, was grown from a desire to build a nature & art-based camp experience that strengthened the family unit, built a multi-generational community, and facilitated a lasting experience that met the interests of adults and kids alike. Common Ground Center's kitchen is the key to the whole operation, without our cooks this community doesn't function. Assistant Chefs are responsible to the Head Chef for daily meal preparation during Camp Common Ground (July 25 - August 14). Bonus points if you can join us for Camp K (June 27-30)! Rustic staff housing is avaliable and all meals and snacks are included. Job Description

• Working with the Chef to follow the specific menu of the day;
• Upholding the safety and cleanliness standards of the CGC kitchen throughout the program;
• Taking direction from the Chef to ensure that the dietary needs of all campers and camp staff are being met (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan, etc.);
• Arriving on time for the entire scheduled shift;
• Cleaning the kitchen as part of shift change to ensure co-workers have a clean, sanitary space to work in. Requirements & Skills
• Relevant food service experience in residential, restaurant or school setting;
• Flexibility in planning and creative problem solving;
• Good communication skills and patient management style ;
• Experience with cooking for large groups;
• Comfort with same sex families, LGBTQ campers, and people from all religious, ethnic and economic backgrounds.

Pay:

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person