Assistant Camp Cook

K’aayxada Adventure Camp is looking for motivated, dedicated, and enthusiastic people to be a part of our team for the upcoming camps. We are holding 4 camps this spring: TBD In-town/virtual staff training (attendance required for all staff) May 9-10 Camp Open May 11-17 Daaxiigan Sk'adáa Née Grade 9 (Gwaii Haanas camp) May 18-24 Gidgalang Kuuyas Naay Grade 9 (Gwaii Haanas camp) June 1-5 North End combined Grade 6 June 8-12 South End combined Grade 6 June 13 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 a major 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

Although candidates who are available to work all camps in the season will be preferred, it is not a solely limiting factor upon hiring.

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

Pay Range:

$220/day

$110/half 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.