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Summer Camp Cook

Welch, MN · On-site

Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen, food preparation, serving, and storage areas ... Coordinate with camp staff regarding meal schedules, field trips, and special events. * Report any ...

Rutgers University

Kitchen Chef/Staff

Branchville, NJ · On-site

$15.92 - $25/hr

For the duration of the 8-week summer camp season, June 22nd-August 16th, kitchen staff work to provide daily meals for the 175 campers and 50 staff members residing at the L.G. Cook 4-H Youth Center ...

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How much do camp kitchen jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for camp kitchen in the United States is $15.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $16.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Camp Kitchen Staff, and why are they important?

To thrive as Camp Kitchen Staff, you need basic food preparation skills, knowledge of food safety, and often a food handler's certification. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, inventory management systems, and sanitation protocols is typically required. Strong teamwork, adaptability, and clear communication are crucial soft skills for maintaining smooth kitchen operations and addressing campers' needs. These skills ensure safe, efficient meal service and contribute to a positive camp experience for all participants.

What is the difference between Camp Kitchen vs Camp Cook?

AspectCamp KitchenCamp Cook
CredentialsBasic food safety knowledge, possibly food handler permitsFood preparation skills, food safety certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentShared outdoor or semi-outdoor kitchen areas at campsites or outdoor facilitiesCooking areas within camp facilities, outdoor kitchens, or mobile setups
Employer & IndustryCampgrounds, outdoor adventure companies, summer campsSame as Camp Kitchen, often overlapping roles
Job FocusAssisting with food prep, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, supporting cooking staffPreparing, cooking, and serving meals to campers and staff

The main difference is that a Camp Kitchen role typically involves supporting the kitchen operations and assisting with food prep, while a Camp Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking meals. Both roles work in outdoor or camp environments and may require similar certifications, but the Camp Cook has a more direct cooking and meal preparation focus.

What are camp kitchen jobs?

Camp kitchen jobs involve preparing, cooking, and serving food at campsites, summer camps, or outdoor events. Workers in these roles may be responsible for meal planning, maintaining cleanliness, managing food supplies, and sometimes teaching campers about safe food handling. These positions can range from cooks and kitchen assistants to dishwashers and food service managers. Camp kitchen staff play an essential role in ensuring campers receive nutritious meals in a safe and organized environment.

What are some common challenges faced by Camp Kitchen staff, and how can they be managed effectively?

Camp Kitchen staff often encounter challenges such as working with limited equipment, adapting to variable weather conditions, and preparing meals for large groups with diverse dietary needs. Effective organization, flexibility, and strong communication skills are essential to manage these challenges. Developing efficient prep routines, maintaining proper food safety standards, and collaborating closely with other camp staff can help ensure smooth operations and a positive dining experience for campers.
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Infographic showing various Camp Kitchen job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 37% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 26% Temporary, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $32,047 per year, or $15.4 per hour.

Kitchen Manager/Mashgiach - Sababa Beachaway

Commonpoint

Norfolk, VA • On-site

$4.5K - $6.0K/mo

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Job Title: Kitchen Manager/Mashgiach
To apply, please submit your application by clicking here for the Sababa Beachaway Kitchen Manager/Mashgiach position

Sababa Beachaway is a co-ed residential summer camp for rising 4th through 12th graders, located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Sababa immerses campers in the magic and majesty of the beach, adds the right amount of Jewish spiritual practice, and provides a fun, non-competitive yet challenging camp experience.
Sababa meaning “no worries” inspires us to be in the moment and fully present in all we do. We believe that surfing, sailing, scuba, ocean arts and ocean science promote wonder, awe, and curiosity - the cornerstones of Sababa Judaism. We celebrate that campers come from all different Jewish backgrounds, and that is what makes the Sababa Beachaway community so awesome!!!
Position Summary:
The Kitchen Manager will be responsible for overseeing the smooth operation of a camp kitchen, working closely with the Executive Chef and Operations Director in order to provide three buffet-style meals each day, for six days each week, to approximately 110 campers and 25 staff for 7.5 weeks (1.5 weeks kitchen setup/training plus 6 weeks of camp). The Kitchen Manager will manage the kitchen and dining space ensuring a neat and organized facility space with the highest standards of sanitation and food safety. Kashrut is under the supervision of the VAAD of Tidewater. This is an in-person live-in position from mid-June to August 3, 2025.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
  • Ensure food is handled according to safety standards and Jewish dietary rules.
  • Assist with daily breakfast, lunch and dinner meal prep and service.
  • In coordination with the Executive Chef and Operations Director manage the kitchen staff’s weekly schedule.
  • Receive, and check in all orders for food items and necessary supplies from approved vendors to ensure all products follow kosher requirements.
  • In coordination with chef and operations director, set up the kitchen before the start of camp and pack and inventory summer camp kitchen equipment, supplies and food items at the end of camp.
  • Know, understand, and implement emergency action plans when needed.
  • Evaluate current season and make recommendations for the following year.
  • Other related duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications & Skills:
  • Minimum of three years of experience in camp or institutional food service or a professional high volume kitchen environment or equivalent experience in a management role.
  • ServSafe Food Manager certification.
  • Experience working in and/or supervising a Kosher dining facility or certified Mashgiach, a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple priorities, work independently, meet deadlines, and problem solve effectively.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with people of diverse backgrounds.
  • Strong supervisory and counseling skills, enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control.
  • Dependable, reliable, adaptable to changes in the work environment.
  • Manages competing demands, changes approach or method to best fit the situation; calm and professional.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have the:
  • Ability to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms frequently or for prolonged periods.
  • Ability to perform manual labor, work indoors and outdoors, and lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
  • Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, or reach overhead to store or retrieve materials.
  • Compensation: $4,500 - $6,000 per month depending upon experience, pro-rated during PT months; meals and housing included during camp season.
  • Camp Dates: Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026 - Sunday, August 2nd, 2026.
  • Non-Union Position.
  • In-Person.