Seasonal Cook
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Job Description
Keep spirits high plates full and summer unforgettable!
Location: Camp Harkness Waterford CT
Season: Summer 2025 Fulltime Part Time Seasonal
Day Time and Nighttime Shifts available
Begins June 5 2025 until August 302025
Company Overview: RW Solutions a part of CW Group is a national nonprofit organization that has been delivering missiondriven highquality services for more than 60 years. We are committed to fostering a supportive and respectful workplace where every employee is valued for their unique contributions. Were proud to offer a wide range of services from vocational rehabilitation programs to delivering healthy food options through the Meals on Wheels program. Our dedication to empowering individuals and strengthening communities drives everything we do and we continue to work toward a brighter more welcoming future for all.
- National NonProfit
- Missionbased Meaningful Employment
- Exceptional Employees
- Employee Wellness Coordinator
Role and Responsibilities:
Are you a skilled Cook with a passion for food and a love for the outdoors As a Camp Cook youll play a vital role in keeping our campers and staff energized healthy and happyone delicious meal at a time. Join the Camp Harkness team this summer and bring your talents to our vibrant youth camp kitchen!
Meal Preparation & :
- Prepare and cook balanced kidfriendly meals for campers and staff including breakfast lunch and dinner as well as occasional snacks or cookout meals.
- Ensure all food is prepared in accordance with health and safety standards dietary restrictions and established menus.
- Assist with menu planning and food prep timelines in collaboration with the Kitchen Manager.
- Maintain consistency in taste portion size and presentation across meals.
Kitchen Leadership & Teamwork:
- Supervise and support kitchen assistants waitstaff and volunteers during meal prep service and cleanup.
- Delegate tasks efficiently while maintaining a positive teamoriented work environment.
- Communicate clearly with kitchen staff and camp leadership about special meals dietary needs or schedule changes.
Food Safety & Cleanliness:
- Adhere to local and state food safety regulations at all times.
- Oversee safe handling storage and labeling of ingredients and leftovers.
- Ensure proper sanitization of food prep areas equipment and utensils.
- Monitor kitchen inventory and alert management when reordering is needed.
Support Camp Operations:
- Assist in preparing meals for camp events (cookouts banquets theme nights etc..
- Participate in precamp kitchen setup and postcamp breakdown/cleanup.
- Help create a welcoming kitchen culture for campers and staff alike.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a cook in a commercial kitchen cafeteria restaurant or camp setting.
- Strong knowledge of food safety standards kitchen operations and equipment.
- Proven experience in planning and preparing meals for large groups 50150 people).
- Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
Preferred Skills:
- ServSafe or food handler certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Experience cooking for children or individuals with dietary restrictions (e.g. vegetarian glutenfree allergies).
- Leadership experience in a kitchen environment.
- Enthusiasm for working in a camp or youthserving setting.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
Physical & Environmental Demands:
- Ability to stand walk and move for extended periods.
- Frequent bending lifting and carrying (up to 30 lbs).
- Working in a hot kitchen environment with exposure to steam and cooking equipment.
- Occasional outdoor work (setting up outdoor dining or assisting with special events).
- Must be able to tolerate a camp environment that includes noise weather changes and daily activity.
- Reasonable accommodations can be made.
This is a unique opportunity to use your culinary experience in a missiondriven environment where your work directly contributes to an unforgettable summer experience!
Pay Transparency Disclaimer: CW Group Inc. Entities and Affiliates are committed to pay transparency and fairness. Salary ranges provided reflect the expected compensation based on experience education skills qualifications location and other relevant jobrelated factors and may include additional components such as incentive compensation and benefits. Final compensation will be determined in accordance with applicable laws and business needs (such as contractual obligations).
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Employment Type
Temp
