We are currently (July 2010) seeking applications for Executive Chef, Operations Coordinator (aka Facilities Manager) and Naturalist Guides. Interviews for these positions will take place immediately. It would be ideal if the Executive Chef and Operations Coordinator could work for the month of September (2010) in order to help shut down the kitchens and the facilities they will be opening in the spring of 2011.
Executive Chef
The Executive Chef supervises all aspects of food preparation for two kitchens, one at Camp Denali and one a mile away at North Face Lodge. S/he also has ultimate responsibility for training, supervision and support of up to 15 staff members having kitchen duties.
Operations Coordinator (aka) Facilities Manager
The Operations Coordinator works cooperatively with the management to maintain the physical infrastructure of the Company, which includes tools, equipment, buildings, vehicles and grounds. During the summer season, this person trains, supervises and instructs a 4 to 6 person crew comprised of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled workers in the implementation of maintenance objectives. Pre- and post-season work includes opening/closing the seasonal systems, planning, procuring inventory and hands-on work with construction projects plus assisting in hiring operations staff.
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Naturalist Guide
The position of naturalist-guide is a professional job, which implements the educational mission of Camp Denali and North Face Lodge. Our naturalist-guides are teachers of experiential learning, experienced backcounty hiking guides, and trained drivers. Even though we operate our active learning program for just 14 weeks each summer, working as a naturalist-guide is considered a career-building opportunity, not just a summer job. Because of the significant on-the-job training and independent study necessary for proficiency, we request a commitment to at least three seasons' employment as a naturalist-guide.
We typically have available the following seasonal positions each year:
Dinner Cook
The dinner cook position is a food service leadership role that assists in the training and supervision of a kitchen assistant and kitchen helper, prepares dinner for guests and staff, participates in cleaning tasks, and is responsible for overall kitchen organization and cleanliness during the shift.
Baker
The baker is responsible for producing all baked goods for guests and staff at Camp Denali and North Face Lodge, approximately 90-120 people per day. The position can be 5 days per week or 2 to 3 days per week, combined with 2 or 3 days in the position of breakfast cook, depending on company needs.
Breakfast Cook
The breakfast cook position is a food service leadership role that assists in the training and supervision of a kitchen assistant and kitchen helper, prepares breakfast for guests and staff, may prepare staff lunch and/or be responsible for other food preparation tasks, participates in cleaning tasks, is responsible for overall kitchen organization and cleanliness during the shift. The position can also be combined with the position of dinner cook, depending on education, experience and company needs.
Assistant Cook
This position is responsible for assisting the breakfast cook plate breakfast, preparing daily guest sack lunch contents, assisting the breakfast cook prepare staff lunch, assisting the dinner cook with dinner preparations and plating, and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen.
Kitchen Helper/Dishwasher
This is an entry level food service position which is responsible for assisting the breakfast cook in the preparation and plating of guest and staff breakfast, dishwashing, and a schedule of other kitchen organizational and cleaning duties.
Housekeeping/Waitstaff
This position includes a variety of housekeeping tasks and working as wait staff for guest breakfast and dinner.
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Operations Crew
This position works with a group of 3-5 maintenance staff performing daily chores and specific projects, working as a team and also individually.
Greenhouse and Grounds Coordinator
The Greenhouse and Grounds Coordinator is responsible for producing organic vegetables and flowers (in a 20ft x 40ft greenhouse, cold frames, and outdoor gardens) that are incorporated into the meals at Camp Denali & North Face Lodge. Maintaining production of vegetables and flowers, maintaining a composting system, overseeing maintenance of grounds and decorative flower boxes and hanging baskets at both lodges, providing direction and supervision of one part-time assistant, and interacting with occasional guests to explain the greenhouse operation are the responsibilities of the Coordinator.
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There is still limited 2010 Availability!
While some sessions have filled, we do still have availability during a selection of dates at Camp Denali and North Face Lodge throughout this upcoming summer. Call or email us; we enjoy corresponding with you personally.
