About the role
Be Curious. Be Connected. Be Cub Creek.
As a mentor and role model at Cub Creek Science Camp, you'll gain hands-on experience, build your resume, and connect with a global community of staff and campers who share your passion for animals and nature. With 300+ animals and 100+ activities, our unique take on the traditional sleep-away camp is a place where you can inspire kids, help them build self-confidence, and make lifelong friends. Learn more at https://cubcreeksciencecamp.com/join-our-team/. Speak with us about earning internship, work-study, or research project credit for the summer as well!
2027 Dates
Staff Training: May 23 - June 5 (2 weeks) Camp: June 6 - Aug 7 (9 weeks)
Kitchen Assistants
Work cooperatively with fellow kitchen staff and the kitchen manager to prepare, serve and clean up all meals to camp staff and campers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare food in accordance with camp meal plan and recipes as directed by the kitchen manager.
- Monitor buffet lines and dining hall during meal times.
- Prepare meals in a timely manner with minimal food waste.
- Clean dishes after meal prep and serving of each meal.
- Maintain cleanliness of meal prep, serving and dining areas.
- Sweep and mop kitchen and dining hall after each meal.
- Assist with the unloading and stocking of incoming food deliveries and keeping food storage areas clean and organized.
- Maintain cleanliness of dining hall bathrooms and handwashing stations.
Requirements
- Maintain a desire to positively impact the life of a child and willingness to put the needs of campers first.
- Communicate ideas, thoughts and instructions effectively in a constructive manner.
- Work self-motivated on tasks and assigned goals with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrate a willingness to learn new concepts and skills.
- Work effectively in a team and both give and take direction from others.
- Adhere willingly to camp's code of conduct, rules and policies.
Benefits
Starting pay $4050 for 11 week summer. Additional $100 credit in camp store for snacks and supplies. Housing, meals, and laundry included. Weekend work is required, this position requires availability to work on-site 7 days a week for the contract period. Two 1-hour breaks provided each day, and 1 scheduled day off each week.
- INTERNATIONAL STAFF - Pay and benefits will vary from advertised, please speak with Cub Creek directly *