POSITION OVERVIEW
The Cook is a key member of the Trout Lake Camps food service team, responsible for helping prepare meals, snacks, and cookouts for campers, guests, and staff. Cooks work in the kitchen alongside the Head Cook and report directly to the Head Cook, Float Cook, and Food Service Director.
You love Jesus. You trust the Bible as God's Word. And you don't just want a "summer job" where you punch in and punch out. You want to develop your skills, grow in your walk with Christ in an awesome community of peers who can support and encourage you.
This is an entry-level, summer-only role. Successful Cooks must demonstrate reliability, food safety awareness, and the ability to work efficiently as part of a fast-paced kitchen team. An initiative to learn, grow, balance multiple tasks, and meet daily responsibilities is required in this role.
WHO YOU ARE:
- A committed Christ-Follower who displays a commitment and attitude of reflecting Jesus
- A diligent servant who thrives by working in the background
- An individual who can be trusted to follow established rules, policies, and procedures to keep staff and campers safe
- Understands oral and written instructions and prioritizes work
- Friendly camper interactions
- Comfortable with repetitive tasks on a daily basis, detail oriented
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Attend Staff Training (Begins late May)
- Clean and sanitize restrooms and meeting areas
- Respond to housekeeping requests in camp areas throughout the day
- Work alongside and assign tasks for the Dteam staff member (high school age volunteer staff)
- Find creative ways to interact lead and work side-by-side with Dteam staff
- Work with fellow janitors to deep clean specific areas
- Perform other duties as assigned by full time camp staff
- Learn and practice cleaning techniques and procedures
FOR BONUS POINTS:
- Driving a golf cart as a mode of transportation is your dream
- You enjoy the smell of a clean room
WORK PERKS:
When you join the Trout Lake Camps summer staff, our prayer is that you will grow spiritually in your walk with Jesus, your leadership will be sharper, & that you'll see a connection between your work and the work that God does in the lives of campers. Safe. Fun. Gospel. is the hallmark of the Trout staff experience.
- Onsite Housing Provided (dorm-style housing in either Male or Female Housing)
- Free Meals while camp is in and out of session
- Work Experience may qualify for university credit (contact your school's internship office)
- Spiritual Development opportunities
- Supportive and positive working environment
- Staff Social Activities throughout the summer
