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Summer Cook

Spend your summer serving guest groups and campers on a beautiful camp in southern Maine!

Who we are:

Berea Ministries exists to partner for life transformation, advance the Church in New England, and empower people to encounter Christ together.

We create and continuously develop programs that appeal to children, teens, adults, and families, where they can respond to the message of Jesus Christ within the context of meaningful relationships and memorable experiences. We are a family of ministries from and for New England, reaching people through camps, retreats, and church and leadership training events for all ages.

Our Kitchen is versatile and flexible to meet the needs of all different programs and guests. With rotating menus, we strive for high quality and unique food that matches the atmosphere of each Camp program and group we serve.

What you will be doing:

• Manage the kitchen operations in accordance with established guest service, food quality, and sustainability standards
• Review daily menus
• Cook delicious food
• Receive deliveries and manage inventory
• Communicate needs with purchasing personnel
• Ensure quality of products and all food prepared
• Meet with the Executive Chef/Site Director to review Kitchen needs, cleaning schedule/project status, and health/safety/sanitation follow-ups
• Ensure each kitchen work area is stocked with specified tools, supplies, and equipment
• Ensure volunteers prepare menu items following recipes and yield guides, in accordance with Berea Ministries’ standards
• Help develop new items and menus
• Observe guest reactions and work with staff to ensure guest satisfaction
• Conduct frequent walk-throughs of each kitchen area and direct respective personnel to correct any deficiencies
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching
• Work schedule varies and will include working on some holidays and weekends

Time:  Full-Time Seasonal
Salary:  Paid
Category:  Food Services

Updated: 4/30/2025 11:12:17 AM