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Camp Chef/Cook

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Mar 2026

💰 $52,000/yr($46,000/yr – $52,000/yr)

About the role

GENERAL PURPOSE: The Camp Chef/Cook is responsible for providing meals for campers and staff during summer camp program. This includes preparing meals for special diets, cleaning and organizing kitchen and appliances, general cleaning, and maintaining meal records. A primary function of this, and every other job at camp, is to ensure that each member, guest, and visitor receives the highest caliber of service.

Pay Range: $23.00-$26.00 per hour
Date: late May - early August (exact dates TBD)

This job is on-site in Bailey, CO.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES ***(Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job)

Prepare meals for 50-310 people per meal.
Prepares all meals on time as scheduled or assigned.
Ensures special food requirements for both campers and staff, e.g., food allergies, gluten free and vegetarian diets are managed with utmost importance for 100% accuracy.
Responsible for ensuring food items are readily available for staff on weekends.
Partners with administrative staff to plan, prepare, and deliver timely and accurate pack-out and travel camp food.
Works with Kitchen Manager to create prep sheets for special event orders.
Check menus daily for any required advance preparation; Prepare and assign production and prep work for Prep/Line Cooks to complete.
- Observe methods of food preparation, cooking, and sizes of portions to ensure food is adequately prepared.
- Ensure proper cooking methods and recipes are followed.
- Perform quality audits and specs checks, including temp checks on food items and dish machines.
- Ensures that CDPHE Food Regulations are being followed by all kitchen staff; Performs daily temperature checks for coolers and products.
- Assists with breakdown of workstation and completion of closing duties ensuring all Prep/Line Cooks' and Dishwashers’ assignments are completed before they sign out.
Performs check in of all incoming food supply orders (verifies amount ordered vs invoice amount, ensures it is properly stored and rotated) as directed by Kitchen Manager.
Partner with Kitchen Manager to make recipe or menu changes so that foods will be utilized before expiration date to eliminate waste as much as possible.
Partner with Kitchen Manager to reward and recognize staff for individual and team success.
Contribute as a leader of the department by supervising Prep/Line Cook and Dishwashing staff on improving operational efficiencies as needed.
Ensure and promote the sanitary integrity of the facility, equipment, and food products.
Maintains kitchen cleanliness and proper food preparation according to state and local health department code requirements and departmental procedures.
Maintains overall sanitation, health, cleanliness, and safety standards for food preparation areas, cooking services, and dishes and utensils.
Regularly sanitizes kitchen surfaces throughout the day; Assists in daily deep cleaning of specific areas in the kitchen, e.g., floors, counters, ovens, stoves, fridges, etc.
Washes hands frequently while working in the kitchen and in accordance with CDPHE health regulations.
Keeps stock rooms, coolers, and freezers clean; Ensures that food supplies are rotated, and all perishables are labeled, dated and stored properly.
Assists with unloading, inspection, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies.
Assists Kitchen Manager in inventory requests, as requested.
Reports any accidents or injuries to manager/director.
Consistently reports to work on time as scheduled.
Responsible for timecard management.
Interact with digital systems including WorkBright, Slack, and ADP.