Support Staff Positions

(2 positions: $7800, more DOE. Dates for this position are May 22 – August 9) Assist and support the Kitchen Manager in the daily management of the Tawonga Kitchen. Supervise 3-4 Kitchen Supervisors – providing regular feedback, support and evaluations. Work closely with Kitchen Supervisors and Prep Cooks, collaborating, communicating and helping with the smooth running of kitchen shifts. Be a part of the Camp Management Team and be a general liaison between the Kitchen, the rest of Camp and the Director Team. The Assistant Kitchen Manager will be assigned 2-3 shifts as a Lead Cook each week, orchestrating 3-5 people including tone setting, time management, assigning tasks to Prep Cooks and working alongside them to execute meal preparation, service and clean-up. Live in shared, rustic staff housing. Must have professional cooking experience and enjoy working closely with others. Experience in the Tawonga kitchen is a plus.

(3 positions: $7025, more DOE. Dates for this position are May 22 – August 9) Lead Cooks are assigned to one of three shifts, six days of the week – AM, PM or Snack Shift. Shifts contain 3-5 people and the Lead’s role includes tone setting, time management, assigning tasks to Prep Cooks, providing supervision and coaching to Prep Cooks and working alongside them to execute meal preparation, service and clean-up. In addition to leading shifts, each Lead Cook is part of our Kitchen Supervisor Team, which meets weekly to discuss how the kitchen is running, support one another and share in supporting our Prep Cooks. Live in shared, rustic staff housing. Must have professional cooking experience and enjoy working very closely with others.

(3 positions: $6750, more DOE. Dates for this position are May 22 – August 9) Alternative Foods Cooks are assigned to one of two shifts, six days of the week – AM or PM. Responsible for preparing all vegetarian, vegan, and other restricted dietary alternatives for each meal (50-150 servings). Shifts can contain 1-2 people and the Alternative Foods Cook’s role includes tone setting, time management, assigning tasks to Prep Cooks, providing supervision and coaching to Prep Cooks and working alongside them to execute meal preparation, service and clean-up. The Alternative Foods Kitchen is also responsible for packing all food for meals eaten outside of the dining hall, for example, food for food related activity blocks and food for bunk backpacking trips.. Must be extremely well organized and have excellent communication skills. In addition to leading shifts, each Lead Cook is part of our Kitchen Supervisor Team, which meets weekly to discuss how the kitchen is running, support one another and share in supporting our Prep Cooks. Live in shared, rustic staff housing. Must have professional cooking experience and enjoy working very closely with others.

(1 position: $6210, more DOE. Dates for this position are May 22 – August 9) The Head Baker is responsible for all baked goods coming out of the Tawonga Kitchen, which includes (but is not limited to): breakfast breads such as coffee cake and banana bread, preparing bowls of fruit for lunch dessert, preparing and baking dinner dessert for all of camp, challah for weekly shabbat dinner and specialty items at various points of the summer. The Head Baker will be scheduled six days of the week, with mostly AM shift start times. Shifts can contain assigned Prep Cooks (1-2 people) and the Head Baker’s role includes tone setting, time management, assigning tasks to Prep Cooks, providing supervision and coaching to Prep Cooks and working alongside them to execute baking production and clean-up. The Head Baker works with the Pantry Cook to collaborate on sharing the Bakery space, as well as covering one another on days off. In addition, the Head Baker is part of our Kitchen Supervisor Team, which meets weekly to discuss how the kitchen is running, support one another and share in supporting our Prep Cooks. Live in shared, rustic staff housing.

(1 position: $6210 more DOE. Dates for this position are May 22 – August 9) The Pantry Cook is responsible for many aspects behind the scenes of the Tawonga Kitchen. Responsibilities can include, but are not limited to, receiving and storing away large delivery orders, keeping all back of house storage areas clean and organized at all times, preparing daily snacks between meal times for campers, kitchen and camper laundry.The Pantry Cook will be scheduled six days of the week, with both AM and PM shift start times. Shifts contain 1-2 people and the Pantry Cook’s role includes tone setting, time management, assigning tasks to Prep Cooks, providing supervision and coaching to Prep Cooks and working alongside them to execute meal preparation, service and clean-up. Must be organized, positive and detailed. The Panty Cook works with the Head Baker to make desserts for lunch and dinner and cover the Head Baker when they are on a day off. In addition, the Pantry Cook is part of our Kitchen Supervisor Team, which meets weekly to discuss how the kitchen is running, support one another and share in supporting our Prep Cooks. Live in shared, rustic staff housing.

(1 position: $3865. Dates for this position are June 1 – August 9) Work directly with the Pantry Cook and/or Head Baker to make all desserts for camp and keep the behind the scenes of our kitchen tidy. Support the Pantry Cook in putting away orders and maintaining the general cleanliness and upkeep of all kitchen areas (including all food storage). Responsible for completing camper and kitchen laundry in a timely, organized, and efficient manner. Live in shared, rustic staff housing.

(20 positions: entry level salary $3655. Dates for this position are June 1 – August 9) Prep Cooks are responsible for meal prep, fast-paced food service and kitchen cleanup. Must like working around food and experience working in a commercial kitchen is a plus. Work either morning shift, evening shift, late night shift in our Main Kitchen. Other shifts include working with our Baker or Pantry Cook and in our Alternative Foods Kitchen. Must work closely with others in a high pace and stimulating environment. Live in shared, rustic staff housing.

(3 positions: $4700. Dates for this position are May 22 – August 9) Responsibilities include supervising the maintenance crew and assisting the Buildings & Grounds Crew as needed with grounds-keeping, janitorial and housekeeping needs. Lead shifts teaching and role modeling safety, professionalism and strong work ethic while doing physical work. Assist with camp-wide recycling efforts. Coordinate the unloading and loading of camper luggage on arrival and departure. Live in shared, rustic staff housing. Option available to continue through October on hourly wage helping with Family Camps and offseason projects.

(9 positions: entry level salary $3655. Dates for this position are June 1 – August 9) Responsible for all janitorial, housekeeping and grounds-keeping needs. Work 70% outdoors, 30% indoors. Physical work, fun crew! Must be able to work in hot climate, outside for up to 8 hours per day and able to lift up to 40 pounds. Live in shared, rustic staff housing.

(1 position $4700, more DOE. Dates for this position are May 22 – August 9.) Manage a small team of drivers and all scheduling and logistics of the transportation department. This includes ensuring vehicles are well stocked and fueled, coordinating maintenance, reporting accidents and damages and ensuring safety in addition to the responsibilities outlined in the Driver job description. Live in shared, rustic staff housing. Must have demonstrated skill and strength in logistical challenges and be detail-oriented. Must be at least 21 years old and have an excellent driving record. Experience driving on mountain roads and driving with trailers preferred.

(6 positions: entry level salary $3865. Dates for this position are May 31 – August 9.) Drive groups of campers from ages 8-16 in 8-passenger vans and SUVs, often towing a trailer, on mountain roads and highways, maintaining safety as the highest priority. Run camp errands including shopping and picking up mail. Transport campers, staff and/or luggage to and from Bay Area at the beginning and end of each session. Live in shared, rustic staff housing. Must be 21 years old with a valid drivers license and have an excellent driving record.

(1 position, $4700, Dates for this position are May 22 – August 9.) Supervise Camp Office Team and manage Camp Office operations. Work a daily 8 hour shift from 10am to 6pm. Train, coordinate and support Office Staff by leading daily meetings and delegating effectively. Responsibilities include: daily observations of the team, regular check-ins with staff, and writing formal evaluations for staff twice throughout the summer. Answer phones and gate radio calls, fill and distribute camp store orders, sort mail, assist Director team with special projects, take photos for camp blog, as well as other various administrative duties. Maintain cleanliness and positive vibe of the office and staff kitchen. Provide excellent customer service. Live in shared, rustic staff housing. Must be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and enjoy being part of the hub of camp.

(2 positions: entry level salary $3685. Dates for this position are June 1 – August 9.) Work either an AM shift (8am to 2pm) or PM shift (2pm to 10pm) that includes answering phones and gate radio calls, filling and distributing camp store orders, sorting mail, assisting the Director team with special projects, taking photos for camp blog, and completing other various administrative duties. Maintain cleanliness and positive vibe of the office and staff kitchen. Provide excellent customer service. Live in shared, rustic staff housing. Must be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and enjoy being part of the hub of camp.

(1 positions: entry level salary $3865 or more DOE. Dates for this position are June 1 – August 9.) This position offers excellent professional skill-building in communications in a fun summer camp environment. Document daily Camp life through photography and writing. Engage directly with campers by taking bunk and activity photos, write about the day with an emphasis on educating readers about Tawonga values and traditions, and post online – both on Tawonga’s blog and on the parent app “Campanion” Excellent writer, detail-oriented and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Digital photography and photo editing experience required. Knowledge of WordPress and Lightroom helpful. Additional office support as needed. Live in shared, rustic staff housing. Must love working with kids and living in a camp environment.

(4 positions: $3865, more DOE. 21+ years old (some exceptions may be made for the right candidate). Dates for this position are May 31 – August 9.) Assist RN in running the Health Center, distributing camper medication, conducting inventory of health center supplies, providing medical care and T.L.C. to campers and staff. Must be WFR, EMT, CNA, or senior in an RN program. Health Technicians work on a shift schedule where they are on for a shift, off for one shift and “on call” for one shift per day. Live in shared, rustic staff housing. Possible certification reimbursement available.

(2-3 positions: $550/week for interns, $700/week for licensed therapists, more DOE. Dates for this position are May 28 – August 8.) Must have an MA in Counseling or Social Work and half of supervised hours. Consult with Directors, Supervisors, and counselors regarding challenging camper situations. See individual campers for assessment and short-term individual support. Assist staff with situations that affect work performance or morale. Call parents as needed. Possibility to earn supervised hours.