Utility Cook (TEMPORARY), Sky Mountain Outdoor Education Center (Emigrant Gap, CA)

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the site supervisor, the purpose of the position is to perform a variety of food preparation duties according to planned menus, recipes, and the number of persons to be served. Prepares and cooks meals in large quantities. Performs custodial duties as needed. Maintains the kitchen in a clean and sanitary fashion. Routine work is performed in accordance with established and well-known policies, practices, and procedures. Does related work as required. At times job may require spending the night at camp during inclement weather. Meals are included when the program is in operation. 

Who we are looking for: Seeking self-driven individuals who want the opportunity for a career in the food service industry and support an organization that helps give students access to an exceptional experience for our campers and support our mission of fostering growth, community, and stewardship in the beautiful surroundings of Sky Mountain. 

Physical & Environmental Requirements: Ability to walk over uneven terrain in varying weather conditions. Physical agility to frequently stop, kneel, bend, crouch, reach overhead, grasp, pull, and lift.

About Sky Mountain Outdoor Education Center: 

During the school year, we are a residential outdoor science camp supporting 5th/6th grade students from San Joaquin County. We create life changing experiences in the heart of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Here, our classrooms are the forests, the waters edge, and the inside of a snowbank. Our kitchen staff is an essential part of Sky Mountain Outdoor Education Center. The kitchen team is responsible for planning, preparing, and serving meals to the hungry guests who have worked up an appetite from exploring the outdoors. Cooks are sure to enjoy the view of the lake from the lodge and are encouraged to join the campfire when their schedules allow! During summers and weekends, we provide support for private guest groups and various summer programs.

Requirements / Qualifications

Equivalent of the completion of the twelfth grade. Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license and maintaining a good driving record. Possession of a CA Food Handlers certification. Basic knowledge of institutional quality food preparation, methods, procedures, and service, weights and measures, kitchen safety, and sanitation.

If you meet the minimum requirements and are interested in applying for this position, you must apply online and attach the following documents to complete your application: a formal letter of interest, resume and three professional letters of recommendation (preferably dated within the past year). Please be sure to include all of these documents along with your completed and submitted application by the deadline date. If you need assistance with this process, please call (209) 468-4856.

• Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (1 Professional Letters of Recommendation - Signed by Author)
• Resume