Work at the Colorado Outdoor Education Center in Florissant, Colorado, on our 6,000+ acre ranch.
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Cook Job Description
Our cooks are crucial to helping create the overall experience for our campers and staff. Sanborn is a fun, fast paced, energetic place to work. The camp cooks are responsible for food prep, providing meals that meet a wide variety of dietary needs, cleaning and sanitation practices, assisting with inventory, kitchen organization, and working with camp counseling staff. Part time seasonal, full time seasonal, part time year round, and full time year round positions available. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis throughout the year.
What Are We Looking For?
Minimum qualifications, education, and experience.
- Ability to work with little supervision while maintaining a high level of performance
- Excellent working knowledge of kitchen appliances, their operations, and cooking methods
- Previous kitchen experience helpful
- Willingness to learn is essential — training is provided
- Knowledge of ServSafe requirements
- ServSafe certification preferred
- Adherence to the Teller County Public Health food service guidelines
You will be expected to:
- Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between kitchen coworkers and the extended camp community
- Assist with preparation and packing of snacks, desserts, and cookouts when scheduled
Job Benefits
-Salary starting at $15.00 - $16.50/hour (Adults) or $12.75 to $14.81/hour (Minors)
-Lodging (if housed on site, salary will be reduced), meals, and laundry service
-Meals while working when kitchens are open
-1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked.
-Self-Funded 403(b) Colorado-approved retirement account
-If full time year round-Health, Dental, Life Insurance, and paid vacation.
Cook Job Responsibilities
- Prep, cook, and serve healthy, delicious and attractive meals for campers and staff
- Ensure that allergy and dietary restrictions are met for each meal. This often requires preparation of several dishes for each meal to accommodate dietary needs.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the kitchen.
- Comply with proper sanitation and safety procedures.
- Assist with dishwashing when needed
- Notify head cook when ingredients and supplies need to be ordered
- Put away food orders