Assistant Camp Cook

Job Title: Assistant Camp Cook

Job Description:

K’aayxada Adventure Camp is looking for motivated, dedicated, and enthusiastic people to be a part of our Team for our upcoming Spring Break Camps. We are holding 2 camps this Fall: Staff Training TBD September 13th & 14th camp open September 15th to 19th Daaxiigan Sk’adáa Née September 22nd to 26th Gidg̱alang Ḵ uuyas Naay September 27th camp close

Employees will have a unique opportunity to work with a wonderful Staff and great Youth at the remote and beautiful facility located at Mosquito Lake G̱awu Ḵuns Siiwaay.

We are looking to fill an Assistant Camp Cook position and the tasks required are as follows:

● Assist the Lead Cook in the daily operations of the camp kitchen

● Assist in the preparation of food for meals and snacks

● Prepare spaces for serving meals

● Ensure that all food is properly stored

● Help unload and put away food

● Assist in daily cleaning of the cookhouse

● Check with Lead Cook for participant numbers and lists of allergies and dietary needs for each week of camp

● Work closely with the Lead Cook to plan a menu for each week including 3 meals and 2 snacks per day

● Assist in the supervision of campers, volunteers and staff in the preparation, serving, and cleanup of all meals and snacks

● Help maintain the organization and inventory of food supplies in the food storage areas

● Help clean up and organize kitchen for Camp Close

Job Requirements:

1. Food Safe Certification

2. Knowledge of Xaad kil and/or Xaayda kil an asset

3. Valid WFR and WAFA certificates an asset

4. Knowledge of Haida Cultural Values an asset

5. Experience working with Youth an asset

6. A Police Information Check will be required for successful candidates

Pursuant to s. 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to qualified applicants of Indigenous Ancestry.

Pay Range:

$220/day

Mileage will be reimbursed.

Serious candidates should email kaayxadaadventurecamp@gmail.com with their resumé and a cover letter.

This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

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