Kitchen Assistant

Position Summary

The Aloha Camps are seeking several kitchen assistants for our upcoming summer season from early June to August 20, 2022. This is an ideal position for a culinary student or other young professional who is considering a career in hospitality, nutrition, or food service.

Our kitchen is run by 2-3 Camp Chefs, with 6-7 Kitchen Assistants, all supervised by the Head Chef and Camp Director. The kitchen serves meals each day for 250-270 campers and staff, typically served in our Dining Hall or outdoors as a cookout.

This position includes onsite room and board, and the opportunity to spend the summer in a beautiful lakeside setting in Vermont.

Key Responsibilities include

• Assist in the daily operations of the camp food service, including food preparation, cooking, and managing family style food service.
• Assist in routine sanitation of the kitchen and related equipment, including dishwashing and sweeping, mopping, and cleaning the kitchen and dining hall.
• Assist in the preparation and packaging of food for use outside the camp dining hall, and in receiving orders from our food supplier.
• Prioritize food safety and allergen safety.
• Other duties as assigned by the Camp Chef and/or Directors.

Qualifications

• Cooking: 1 year preferred, willing to train
• Experience with food preparation including cooking and plating meals
• The ability to carry out tasks quickly and competently
• The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time
• The ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements
• Must be able to lift/carry a maximum of 50 pounds unassisted, push/pull a maximum of 50 pounds. Stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods of time.

Compensation

This is a seasonal contract. Per week: $400-$450 plus room and board.

Education/Experience Level:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Schedule (FT, PT, days of week, hours per day, etc.)

• 8-hour shifts
• 10-hour shifts
• Monday-Friday
• Weekends

Additional Comments/Information:

The Aloha Foundation is a Vermont-based non-profit organization that provides summer camps, family camps and education programs emphasizing simplicity, the outdoors and living in community. Our programs serve a range of campers and participants from children to older adults, individuals, groups, and families.   Aloha Foundation is an inclusive organization that welcomes people from all backgrounds. It does not discriminate in employment or in its programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, place of birth, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, service in the armed forces of the United States, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. The mission of the Aloha Foundation is to inspire people of all ages to learn, explore, grow, and become their best selves.

Requirements:

• Cooking: 1 year preferred, willing to train
• Experience with food preparation including cooking and plating meals
• The ability to carry out tasks quickly and competently
• The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time
• The ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements
• Must be able to lift/carry a maximum of 50 pounds unassisted, push/pull a maximum of 50 pounds. Stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be 20+ years old.

Suggested Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

---

Details

Company: Aloha, Hive, Lanaila

Location: Fairlee, VT

ACA Accredited: Yes

Time Frame: Seasonal

Type of Position: Kitchen Staff

Day or Night: Overnight

Salary: $Per week: $350-$400 plus room and board

Application Deadline: June 30, 2023