Kitchen Lead - Summer

Camp Korey is more than a camp. It’s a place where kids with life-altering medical conditions can just be kids, entirely free of charge. We believe that all children should be able to experience both the joys of childhood and the profound, life-changing impact of camp. Every year, thousands of campers and family members gather in a community of people with shared experiences to sing, dance, laugh, grow, and discover their potential in a medically safe and adaptable environment. Here, campers with 90 diagnoses can take a true break from being “patients” and rediscover the joy of being a kid.

Our team of year-round and seasonal staff work together to make these joys and impacts a reality. We value the background, skills, and lived experiences of our team in bringing diverse representation to our organization. Every day, we make a difference in families’ lives. 

Are you ready to join as a Seasonal Kitchen Lead? In this role, you'll assist the Culinary Director in the preparation and service of semi-homemade, healthy camper-friendly meals for 50–150 people, maintaining cleanliness of all kitchen areas and equipment, supervising Kitchen Assistants in daily kitchen closure, and maintaining positive, inclusive relationships with Camp Korey campers, staff, and volunteers.

What you'll be doing (with training and a team):

• Assist in preparation of meals and set up and monitoring of service lines
• Assist in completion of daily prep work and meal service
• Assist in working window for special diets and 'picky eater' alternates
• Maintain proper stock and rotation of grab-and-go snacks and food items
• Assist in proper cooling and storage of leftover foods
• Supervise the breakdown of service lines and closure of kitchen
• Reset service line in preparation for next meal
• Assist in maintenance of inventory including rotation of stock and putting away weekly deliveries
• Other duties as assigned

What you'll need to bring (necessary requirements):

• Commit to the entire contract term: June 1 – August 16, 2026, including staff training and post-camp clean
• 18 years of age or older
• Maintain camper and colleague confidentiality at all times
• Must be physically independent to perform the duties of the Kitchen Lead without assistance; physical ability to sustain 10 hour days, stand for long hours, and regularly lift up to 50 lbs
• 1 years experience working in a professional kitchen or equivalent training
• 1 years experience in quantity cooking
• 1 years experience in a management or supervisor position
• General knowledge of special diets including vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free
• Ability to "go with the flow" in schedule, people, and program changes
• A continuous improvement mindset to the services provided and your own growth

Certificates / Licenses / Registrations:

• Must pass a rigorous criminal background check
• COVID-19 vaccination (2-dose series & booster) and Hepatitis A vaccine
• Must possess a current WA State Food Worker's Card prior to start date
• Must possess a current WA State driver's license and reliable transportation

We'd love it if you already had (preferred):

• Camp experience — especially work experience! Even better if it was at a SeriousFun or other specialized camp!
• Life or professional experience with individuals with terminal or life-altering medical conditions
• Communication capability in multiple languages
• CPR / AED Certification

What you can expect from us:

• A positive team environment!
• Regular, appropriate, and constructive feedback focused on growth and based in compassion
• Training, support, and healthy boundaries

As an organization that is founded on the principles of accessibility and advocacy, Camp Korey is dedicated to creating a safe and fun-filled environment for everyone involved. To us, those same values apply in providing equal employment opportunities. Here, our workforce is encouraged and celebrated for bringing their diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds to serving campers and families.

Camp Korey is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable laws. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to contribute their best work.

Camp Korey will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of qualified candidates with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.  If candidates need assistance with applying for open positions or would like to discuss their ability to perform the job duties because of a physical or mental condition, they should contact the Head of Human Resources at 360-416-4110 or info@campkorey.org.

Salary : $3,000 - $7,000