Assistant Chef

Assistant Chef 

Resident Camps – Aloha, Hive, Lanakila 

The mission of the Aloha Foundation is to inspire people of all ages to learn, explore, grow, and become their best selves. 

Position Summary 

The Aloha Foundation is seeking qualified Assistant Chefs for our residential summer camps and Dining Services Department. These positions include a competitive salary, room and board, and the ability to spend the summer in a lakeside setting in Vermont. 

The Assistant Chef directs the kitchen including, and not limited to, assisting the Head Chef order food, plan menus, oversee staff and volunteers and prepare food. The Assistant Chef is a person who works well with others, plans ahead, is disciplined in spending and makes good food. They must have cooking experience and, ideally, experience running a kitchen. 

The Assistant Chef positions offer the opportunity to be part of a team, preparing quality meals in a positive, friendly environment while enriching children’s lives. Assistant Chefs may receive the opportunity to join the Aloha Foundations year-round Dining Services Department. The season runs from early June to the third week in August. 

Key Responsibilities  

• Assist in the preparation of delicious meals for 250-270 campers and staff, including special events. 

• Assist with purchasing and receiving food and supplies. 

• Working with the Head Chef to maintain superior food quality and sanitation standards in accordance with State and American Camp Association guidelines and regulations.  

• Kitchen cleaning. 

• Prepare, cook, clean, guide others – the kitchen is your domain. 

• Work closely with Kitchen Assistants and supervise food production. 

• Practice and teach sanitation training for all involved in food services. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements - Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, Abilities 

• Cooking experience: 3 years preferred. 

• Restaurant experience: 1 year preferred. 

• Experience with food preparation, including cooking and plating meals. 

• The ability to carry out tasks quickly and competently. 

• The ability to arrive to work punctually and to work a full shift 

• The ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet the job requirements. 

• Must be able to lift/carry a maximum of 50 pounds unassisted, push/pull a maximum of 50 pounds. Stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods of time. 

Compensation 

This is a seasonal contract BOE plus room and board. 

Education/Experience Level: 

High School Diploma or equivalent. 

Schedule  

• 8-hour shifts 

• 10-hour shifts 

• Monday-Friday 

• Weekends 

About the Aloha Foundation  

The Aloha Foundation is a Vermont-based non-profit organization that provides summer camps, family camps and education programs emphasizing simplicity, the outdoors and living in community. Our programs serve a range of campers and participants from children to older adults, individuals, groups, and families.