Company description

Falling Creek is a overnight summer camp for boys in 1st-12th grades, founded on Christian values. We exist to shepherd the journey of personal growth through love and adventure. We focus on intentional community, fun activities, and a connection with the natural world. Campers and staff can unplug from technology and experience physical, spiritual, and social growth at camp.

Falling Creek’s 900+ acre private campus is set on a wooded mountaintop in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. It is nearby many outdoor recreation destinations, such as DuPont State Forest, Pisgah National Forest, the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Green River, Linville Gorge, and more. We're also within an hour of larger cities like Asheville, NC, and Greenville, SC.

Job description

Overview
Falling Creek Camp is hiring a seasonal chef to complete our Kitchen Staff team for summer 2025. We are not your regular camp kitchen as we prepare as much from scratch as possible and focus on whole foods. We are located in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina and feed 500 campers and staff per day family-style in our dining hall.

Schedule
Season runs Wednesday, May 7 - Wednesday, August 27 with some flexibility
10-hour shift – 11:30am - 9:30pm with two 30-minute breaks
1 day off per week (Most of the summer, it will be same the day of the week, but during May, Session Breaks, and end of August, your designated day off will change)

Responsibilities
Preparation and execution of dinner entrees, sides, and alternative dietary options (including vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free)
Work the seconds window during the meal to be available for answering questions (generally questions are about ingredients in alternative foods)
Coordinate with Kitchen Managers to ensure smooth operation during meal service, including supervision of all kitchen staff and DASH guys
Work with Kitchen Manager to ensure all salad bar components and dessert are properly prepared and served on time
Prepare a “leftovers” dish for salad bar utilizing the previous day’s leftovers
Work with Pack Out Manager to prepare foods for Adventure Trips (includes cooking 100 pounds chicken fajita meat weekly and browning ground beef or cooking pasta for a meal)
Maintain a clean and organized kitchen that meets all food safety and sanitation standards
Oversee all aspects of the Kitchen when Alli, the Food Service Director, is not present
Use environmentally friendly methods (composting, recycling, limiting food waste) that reflect Falling Creek’s desire to be environmentally-friendly
Covering the 1st Chef’s shifts on his day off (come in at 9:00am to prepare lunch in addition to typical duties)

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
4 years of experience in the culinary field
2 years of kitchen management experience
Experience in catering or batch cooking a plus
Knowledge of preparing special dietary foods
High school diploma or equivalent
Food Safety Certification or ability to become certified prior to summer
Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds
Must be able to stand for long periods of time, approximately 9 hours per day
Excellent time-management and prioritization skills
Ability to stay calm in stressful or demanding situations
Ability to lead and work well as part of a team
Maintain a positive attitude and work to maintain high morale amongst the kitchen staff

Benefits
Competitive salary DOE ranging from $1,500 - $2,000 per week
Private housing accommodations on property
3 meals per day provided
Use of laundry facilities as well as a laundry service
Access to camp grounds and activities, including fitness room

Compensation

this position is: salaried, varies DOE, $24,000.00 - $32,000.00

Work visa

This employer is willing to sponsor a work visa for international applicants

Application instructions

Deadline

March 28, 2025