Conservation Education Camp Cooks prepare and cook a variety of foods such as meats, fish, vegetables, fruits, salads, and baked goods in the kitchen of a NYSDEC Summer Environmental Education Camp. Conservation Education Camp Cooks prepare and cook food, supervise a kitchen staff in meal preparation and cooking, and also in the cleaning of the kitchen and pantry areas. The Conservation Education Camp Cook lives on site and is part of the 24-hour Sunday-Friday camp program. The camp cook is responsible for the planning, cooking and serving (70-80 people) for all camp meals. In addition, the cook maintains all kitchen and dining hall supplies, materials and equipment. They must be neat, reliable, punctual, flexible and responsible. The cook must be able to prepare menus and orderfood within a strict budget. They also must have knowledge of nutritional dietary needs of campers and be familiar with New York State Department of Health (DOH) Regulations pertaining to storage, preparation and serving food.Visit our website for more information: https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/summer-camps/education-camp-employmentDEC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
Minimum Salary: 19.27Maximum Salary: 19.27Salary Unit: Hourly