Cooks

Camp Cayuga

321 Niles Pond Road, Pocono Mountains

Honesdale, PA 18431-4236

United States

440-871-7749

staff@campcayuga.com

Category Food Service

Summer Camp - Overnight

Sleep-Away Camp

Experience Required

Security Clearance Required

Job Start Date

6/13/2021

Job End Date

9/3/2021

Job Description

SUMMER CAMP COOKS:
* We are seeking food service professionals who have experience and expertise in quantity food production.
* Cayuga operates two dining halls – one on Junior Campus & the other on Teen Campus.
* All food is prepared in the main kitchen on Junior Campus.
* The Food Service Staff is comprised of a Food Service Manager, First Cook (head cook), Assistant Cooks, and several kitchen helpers, all of whom have documented experience in mass food production.
* To learn more about Cayuga's food service, click here.
* To see a sample menu, click here

QUALIFICATIONS FOR COOK:
* Minimum age of 24 years old.
* Experience in quantity food production.
* Ability to cook for 600-700 people for 3 meals a day.
* Stamina to work long days.
* Ability to manage time to ensure meals are served on time.
* Ability to lift & carry items weighing 40 lbs.
* Ability to follow direction & guidance from the Food Service Manager.
* Energetic mature individual with high moral character & good personal hygiene.
* Preferred certifications: Serv-Safe, First aid, and CPR.
* Previous summer camp employment is preferred.

JOB BENEFITS:
* Competitive salary & travel allowance.
* Meals, lodging, and laundry service are provided.
* Private comfortable accommodations with a private bathroom.
* Nights-off and days-off are scheduled throughout the summer.
* Staff Lounge with internet access & satellite television.
* Precamp and Postcamp employment is available.
* Accept challenging responsibilities, and gain valuable lifetime rewards.
* Meet children and high-caliber staff from around the world.
* Only 2½ hours from New York City & Philadelphia.
* Camp Cayuga is a FUN place to spend your summer!
* To learn more about your job benefits, click here.
* To read comments by parents & staff members, click here

HOW TO APPLY:
* Complete the online application at www.campcayuga.com.
* Questions? Email: staff@campcayuga.com.
* We encourage you to apply.

OTHER POSITIONS:
* Seeking activity instructor positions for over 60 land & water sports offered daily.
* See Cayuga’s website for list of all positions available.

Job Requirements

COOK - RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Provide the highest quality of food service.
* Maintain standards set forth by Cayuga, Dept of Health, CDC and ACA regarding food preparation, serving, and storage.
* Prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals for 600+.
* Follow ‘meal planner’ to prepare for each meal.

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