New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Hiring for Camp Cook at Caneadea, NY Full Time

Position Overview

Camp Cooks are characterized by the preparation and cooking of a variety of foods including soups, sauces, meats, fish, vegetables, baked goods, etc. and frequently by the supervision of a kitchen staff in the storage, preparation, cooking and dispensing of food; and the cleaning and sanitizing of kitchen facilities, utensils and equipment.

The Camp Cook is responsible for the preparation of an entire meal including range cooking, baking and dessert cooking. Camp Cooks would supervise all kitchen operations and staff and volunteers working in the kitchen.

The Camp Cook is responsible to assign the kitchen staff to shifts, place food orders, create menus, work with Camp Director and Camp Health Director to meet dietary needs of staff and campers and to accommodate meal times and menus that meet the needs of the camp schedule. Camp Cooks ensure the proper sanitary preparation of all food items, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dish room as well as associated food serving areas. Cooks are responsible for meals from Sunday dinner through Friday lunch. Salary $19.27/hour (40-hours over six days) plus room and board.

Specific duties include, but not limited to:

• Prepares and cooks a variety of foods for Staff, Campers and Volunteers
• Reviews menus to determine type and quantity of food to be prepared
• Plans cooking schedule so food is ready at prescribed time
• Draws required foodstuffs from kitchen storage areas
• Measures, mixes, stirs, cuts, grinds, chops and seasons ingredients according to recipes using a variety of hand and power kitchen utensils
• Bakes, roasts, broils, fries and steams food as called for in recipes
• Observes and tastes food and adds ingredients and seasoning to improve texture and flavor
• Tests food for completion of cooking time and adjusts heat controls
• Prepares special foods for staff and campers requiring special diets
• Arranges for distribution of food through cafeteria style serving or through preparing food to be taken off the Camp Property for field trips and overnight camping trips
• Supervises staff and volunteers in serving of food
• May personally serve main course of meal

May supervise Camp Aide 1 and Camp Aide 2 and Camp Volunteers:

• Makes specific work assignments in kitchen and pantry areas
• Directs the general cleaning after each meal
• Provides oral and written instructions regarding materials, utensils and procedures to be performed
• Demonstrates proper preparation and cooking
• Oversees and inspects performance to insure instructions, procedures and standards are observed
• Insures that proper sanitation procedures are always followed
• May drive camp vehicles into local community to purchase supplies as needed
• Camp Cooks may assist the Camp Director with other camp duties such as lost camper searches and drills; transportation of campers; and interacting with campers and staff through educational kitchen related programs

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience in the storage, preparation, cooking, and dispensing of food. An Associate’s or higher level degree in a culinary field will substitute for a maximum of two years of the required experience. A valid driver’s license is preferred.

Visit our website for more information: https://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1869.html

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Pay: $19.27 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid training

Experience level:

• 3 years

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person