Kitchen Staff

Make a difference in a child’s life and have fun while working at this small wilderness adventure summer camp in California’s splendid Tahoe National Forest!

Nestled on the peaceful headwaters of the North Yuba River, near the Lakes Basin Recreation Area and its dozens of pristine mountain lakes and miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails, and just an hour and 15 minutes from Lake Tahoe, the Camp is perfectly located for you to enjoy all this area has to offer.

Shaffer’s High Sierra Camp is positioned between a traditional, non-specialized camp and a rugged, Outward Bound-style wilderness experience.  We hope to give children an introduction to the great outdoors so they’ll develop a life-long love of nature.  We also use our program to work on the essentials of child development—independence, social skills, self-confidence, and self-esteem.

Desired Qualifications:

• Desire and ability to work in a children's camp in a wilderness setting

• Ability to work well with others

• Ability to accept supervision

• Good character, integrity, and adaptability

• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, good judgment, patience, and self-control  

General Responsibilities for Kitchen Staff:

• To participate in the camp's food service Specific Responsibilities:

• To assist in reopening the kitchen after the off-season, including the cleaning of stove/oven and food preparation surfaces, inventorying supplies, and unpacking items from storage

• To assist in safe food preparation including: a. wash, peel, etc. vegetables; b. prepare a salad bar; c. prepare poultry and meats; d. prepare breads; e. stir and strain soups and vegetables; f. weigh and measure foods; g. carry pans, pots, etc. h. store food; i. clean utensils and area; and j. distribute food and supplies

• To practice kitchen safety and cleanliness  

• Ability to assist in the preparation of food for large groups of approx 150

• To help unload, track and store supplies

• To help move supplies around the kitchen

• To wash dishes and assist in cleaning the kitchen, including equipment

• To assist in any area of kitchen or dining room, as requested by the Lead Cook, Shift Lead or Kitchen Manager

• To assist in the close-down of the kitchen at the end of the season, including preparing an inventory and storing supplies and equipment

• These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned and other duties may be assigned as required

Essential Functions:

• Cognitive and communication abilities to conduct food service for large groups

• Possess strength and endurance required to participate in food preparation for large groups

• Ability to lift/unload/move food and supplies; lift dishes to their storage location; use kitchen equipment safely; operate electrical and mechanical equipment; maintain appropriate inventory of supplies; operate dishwasher while maintaining appropriate temperature; determine the cleanliness of dishes, food contact surfaces, and kitchen area; assess the condition of food

• Ability to lift 50 lbs to a height of four feet repeatedly

• Ability to carry out all duties at an elevation of at least 6,200 feet

• Possess physical ability to move throughout the dining hall, including the kitchen, storeroom, dishwashing area, locker room, and dining room

• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards  

A note on Pay: You may be paid weekly or hourly. It is dependent on a few things so please reach out and ask questions about that and apply!!