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Lead Cook & Prep Cook/Dishwasher – Summer Camp Kitchen
Shaffer's High Sierra Camp · Staff
Job description
About the role
Join a vibrant summer camp kitchen team serving up to 150 guests daily. You will work in a beautiful wilderness setting, preparing meals for campers and staff while ensuring a safe, clean, and efficient kitchen environment.
Key responsibilities
- Lead Cook: plan and execute 1‑2 meals per day, supervise 2‑3 kitchen staff, manage food safety and health inspections.
- Lead Cook: assist with menu creation, staffing schedules, vendor communication, inventory, and deep‑cleaning of equipment.
- Prep Cook/Dishwasher: prepare ingredients, clean and store dishware, maintain dining areas, operate commercial dishwasher, and support opening/closing tasks.
Required profile
- Willingness to work in a children’s camp located in a wilderness setting.
- Lead Cook: professional kitchen experience.
- Prep Cook/Dishwasher: some professional kitchen experience.
Required skills
- Food safety practices
- Inventory management
- Operation of commercial dishwasher
- Cleaning and maintenance of industrial kitchen equipment
What we offer
- Seasonal employment from June 5 to August 17, 2026
- Live‑work environment in the scenic Tahoe National Forest
- Opportunity to be part of an award‑winning camp team
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