What are the responsibilities and job description for the Private Camp Chef (June 2025 - August 2025) position at Water Monkey Camp?
Job Summary
Our small, specialty summer camp is looking for a new chef for our 2025 season! We serve 'camp gourmet' meals prepared from scratch to our 18 campers and six staff daily for 8-10 weeks in the summer. The chef would work in our lakeside kitchen and be free to get creative while staying healthy and fresh!
Responsibilities and Duties
- Prep and cook all meals, snacks and desserts Mon-Fri as well as Sunday dinner
- Plan weekly menus
- Manage the kitchen
- Handle all food procurement
- Maintain the kitchen to required standards for state inspections
- Accommodate dietary restrictions and requests
Qualifications and Skills
- Passion for cooking
- Demonstrated skill for crafting meals from scratch
- Must be at least 18 years old with a clean background check and valid driver's license
- Should be laid-back, team player, ready to improvise and just ‘roll with it’ should problems arise, schedules change, or requests be made
Benefits
- Room & Board - (Chef would have the option of living on-site in a lakeside cabin.)
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $1,200.00 - $1,600.00 per week
Shift:
- 12 hour shift
Experience:
- Chef/cook: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1,200 - $1,600