Seasonal Cook - Pinkham Notch

SEASON DATES ARE FLEXIBLE

Founded in 1876, the Appalachian Mountain Club (www.outdoors.org) is the oldest conservation and recreation organization in the United States. The AMC mission is to foster the protection, enjoyment and understanding of the outdoors, with a focus on the mountains, forests, rivers and trails from Washington, DC to Maine. The AMC encourages the involvement of all people in its mission and activities, through its membership, programs, policies, and procedures.

The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) seeks a qualified and enthusiastic Cook for our Pinkham Notch Visitor Center (PNVC) in the White Mountain National Forest. This full-time opportunity is responsible for the preparation and delivery of meals - including breakfast, lunch, dinner and supporting the snack bar/deli - where 95% of the food is made from scratch. We strive for happy visitors and guests, and great food is a big part of the equation! Pinkham Notch Visitor Center serves hearty mountain fare in family style and buffet settings at our 108 seat dining room. Our kitchen primarily serves our lodge guests but also serves meals to the many outdoor enthusiasts, tourists and locals that pass through our doors. We operate year-round with the summer season being our busiest averaging 80 guests a night from July through August.

What you’ll be doing:

• Prepare all meals and snacks as scheduled and instructed according to pre-planned menus and established meal times.
• Assist the PNVC Manager in creating appropriate menus for the season, holidays and specialty dinners.
• Welcome and assist outdoor program center visitors and guests in a positive manner; respond to any problems or special requests with a professional demeanor. This includes but is not limited to breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack bar/deli guests.
• Clean, sanitize and inspect all areas maintained by the Kitchen Staff on a daily basis and as needed, to exceed New Hampshire Board of Health standards.
• Supervise snack bar/deli during assigned shift with daily upkeep, prep, and service of customers.
• Provide assistance as directed for inventories and ordering of food and supplies on a weekly basis.
• Support and direct Kitchen Staff in the preparation and cleaning duties for breakfast, lunch, and dinner set-ups and breakdowns utilizing on-site guidelines and resources.
• Assist in the preparation, set up and break down of coffee breaks, receptions, or any other special functions and/or events during work shifts.
• Actively participates in recycling programs, composting, the use of green materials and local food programs.
• Actively promote and provide up to date information on the services and programs of the AMC and encourage membership to support the AMC’s public service efforts.
• Plan and attend training and supervisory meetings at PNVC and other AMC facilities as required.
• Other duties as assigned. This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.

What we’re looking for:

• Professional experience in preparing diverse, health-conscious meals including foods that incorporate fresh, local and/or organic ingredients in an institutional setting is preferred.
• Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to be a team player within a detail-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with the White Mountain National Forest and enthusiasm for AMC programs and mission is preferred.
• Candidate must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and evenings on a routine basis.
• Physical abilities: Ability to stand, sit, walk for 8 hours at a time and lift up to 60 pounds from waist to head height, or from floor to waist height is required. Job will require working in and around a standard commercial kitchen with only occasional exposure to hazardous cleaning products.

Compensation and benefits:

• Salary Range: $16.00- $17.00/ hour
  • The salary range for this position is contingent on experience, education, skills and geographic differential relevant to the position. Please note that the indicated starting salary range describes the range for an incumbent in this position. New staff members typically start at the beginning of the range percentile to ensure internal salary equity.
• Onsite housing + meals provided for $45 per week
• Free use of AMC Destinations: 4 nights per year
• Free annual AMC membership
• Health Plan with Optional Vision + Dental Insurance when working 30+ hours per week for 6+ months
• Matching 403(b): 4% with vesting schedule
• Paid Sick Time: eligible to accrue up to 10 days

To Apply:

Please include a resume and cover letter. No phone calls please.

AMC welcomes all qualified candidates to apply and we invite the full participation of all individuals currently underrepresented in the outdoor community. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals from racially and/or ethnically diverse communities, individuals with disabilities, individuals from LGBTQ+ communities, and individuals who experience intersectionality with one or more of these identities.

The Appalachian Mountain Club has zero tolerance for child abuse or placing children in danger. The AMC requires all employees who work in a program or facility which serves children, disabled persons, or the elderly to have a criminal background record check performed on their name annually with employment contingent upon satisfactory results.