About Camp Tuolumne Trails

Mission Statement

We are devoted to helping those with disabilities and those who support them by providing an accommodating environment for healing, respite, education, and recreation.

History

Camp Tuolumne Trails was conceived in 2002 when its founders, Jerry and Paula Baker, started looking for ways to give back. After enjoying a successful career in the semiconductor industry, they felt it was time to move into the world of philanthropy. Many years before, the seed of supporting children with disabilities and special medical needs was planted when their youngest son was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Happily, he recovered, but the traumatic experience of caring for a seriously ill child gave them a perspective that would affect the rest of their lives. With this in mind, they established the Jerry and Paula Baker Foundation.

After retiring to the beautiful Sierra foothills, the concept of an accommodating and fully-accessible camp, purpose-built for children with special medical needs was born. In 2005, the Bakers and their team broke ground. In June of 2008 Camp Tuolumne Trails welcomed its first campers.

After a few years of partnering with organizations whose missions also support individuals with disabilities, Tuolumne Trails began to shift its focus. While individuals may age out of programs, they are still in need of respite and recreation. After growing to understand that there was a strong need for programs serving adults in the disabled community, Tuolumne Trails expanded its focus to running its own programs for individuals of all ages and abilities, their families, and returning veterans.

Sixteen years later, Tuolumne Trails continues its quest to be the most accommodating facility in the state, with added amenities and services to enrich the experience of all campers.

The Jerry and Paula Baker Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Visit our website at tuolumnetrails.org for more information.

About the Summer Program

Camp Tuolumne Trails’ offers short-term residential summer programs for individuals with disabilities of all ages. CTT promotes a typical summer camp experience in a safe and accessible setting. Campers are able to socialize, practice independence, and advocate for their own needs in a safe and accommodating environment.

Campers and counselors sleep in fully accessible cabins and participate in a variety of traditional camp activities including arts and crafts, campfires and sing-alongs, archery, field games, naturalist walks and scavenger hunts, gold-panning, hayrides, camp-outs, and many more.

Kitchen Assistant Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age OR 16 with a valid work permit
• 1 years of kitchen experience preferred
• Current ServSafe Food Handler’s Certification
• Possess good written, verbal, and record keeping skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and possesses strong organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of food safety standards and practices
• Ability to use common kitchen equipment and appliances safely
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must agree to abide by Camp Tuolumne Trails rules and policies

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Moving objects up to 75lbs
• Ascending or descending step stools, ladders, stairs, and ramps
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Frequent standing, walking, lifting, and carrying

PAY RATE AND BENEFITS

• Part-Time Employment (30 hours per week) at $16-18 per hour DOE
• ServSafe, First-Aid, and CPR certifications
• Flexible Scheduling
• During the summer season, opportunities for onsite housing are available

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE

• Cleaning and sanitizing food preparation areas to establish proper hygiene
• Washing and storing all cooking appliances, utensils, cutting boards, and dishes
• Assisting Cooks by performing basic preparatory tasks, including washing and cutting produce, combining ingredients in recipes, and cleaning meat and fish
• Sweeping and mopping kitchen floors and wiping walls
• Receiving, labeling, and storing deliveries of produce and other items
• Promptly responding to instructions and bringing meal ingredients from storage areas to the kitchen
• During camp programs, serving food with special care for any special diet or food allergy substitutions
• Storing and labeling prepared foods with food safety in mind, and routinely checking the walk-in to ensure out-of-date foods are disposed of promptly.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.50 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Retirement plan

Physical setting:

• Camp

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Groveland, CA 95321: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person