Summer Camp/Retreat Center - free food/housing, LGBTQ+/BIPOC/low-income encouraged to apply

Posted: May 02, 2026

Kitchen Assistant

Camp Stevens

Julian, California

Wages/Pay
up to $18.27 / hour
Experience Level
No experience required
Job Start Date
Jul 01, 2026

The Kitchen Assistant supports all aspects of kitchen operation by preparing meals according to the menu and the food service guidelines. This position requires independent and team-oriented work. While this is an entry level position there is lots of room for growth. The position will start with assisting the kitchen manager preparing meals, and will eventually move to leading meals independently. This is a great position for someone looking to develop a career in the culinary arts because there are opportunities to learn all parts of a running a kitchen, and plenty of room for leadership and creativity. There's a lot more information about who we are and what we do on our website but here are some important things to note: 

  • Camp Stevens provides full food and lodging benefit: Meals in the dining hall and full access to the camp pantry, fridge, coffee, tea, paper goods, housewares, etc. Our food is local, garden-grown, and mostly organic... also it's delicious.

  • You'll have your own room in a shared home with other staff.

  • Paid training includes First Aid/CPR, Food Handlers Certificate, Conflict Resolution, Restorative Justice, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion. Other training opportunities: Archery, Lifeguarding, Youth Development, Program Development, etc.

  • We are affiliated with the Episcopal Church - don't let that stop you! There is no faith requirement to work at Camp Stevens and the Episcopal Church is rad (google it!). You are welcome here as your whole self. 

  • 18+ Required, 21+ with clean driving record preferred

  • Rolling start date - Hoping to start one new person in June/July, and another in August.

How to Apply

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Contact Info

Camp Stevens

Camp Stevens is a year-round camp and conference center. Our staff and their families live on-site and have access to over 256 acres of trails, meadows, gardens, and outdoor spaces. We're majority LGBTQ, family friendly, and passionate folks who work collectively and individually to welcome everyone from schools, to choirs, families,recovery groups, and summer campers.

Location
California
Season
Fall
Staff size
20-50 depending on time of year
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
Housing depends on position: Year-Around positions get a private room in a house with roommates and a shared kitchen/common areas. Seasonal positions are at a minimum a room shared or private in a house with roommates and a shared kitchen/common areas.
Meals
Provided
Cell phone service
Yes, most carriers
Internet access
Intermittent
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