Port Angeles, Washington, United States · On-site
$19/hr
Work for a Mission-Driven organization that offers full benefits and a retention bonus for completing the season! Who We Are: NatureBridge provides environmental science education experiences for more than 30,000 student…
Skills: Food preparation, Dishwashing, Guest service, Allergen management, FIFO inventory management
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The Kitchen Assistant ensures the front of house is clean and stocked for buffet services while performing food prep and dishwashing. They are also responsible for monitoring food temperatures and maintaining a safe, sanitary kitchen environment.
Candidates must have guest service experience and the ability to obtain a state food handler's card. The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and a willingness to work weekends, evenings, and early mornings.
Work for a Mission-Driven organization that offers full benefits and a retention bonus for completing the season!
Who We Are:
NatureBridge provides environmental science education experiences for more than 30,000 students and their teachers every year in the world’s best classrooms: our National Parks. Our mission is to connect young people to the science and wonder of the natural world, igniting self-discovery, and inspiring stewardship of the planet.
Summary
The kitchen assistant is responsible for ensuring the front of the house is clean, stocked, and running smoothly for buffet or cafeteria style meal services for up to 200 people. The kitchen assistant will also wash dishes and perform prep work tasks such as washing and chopping fresh fruits and vegetables, and packaging or portioning ready to eat items and ingredients for the cooks. The host will perform regular cleaning tasks and seasonal deep cleaning and may be assigned light maintenance in the kitchen. During some programs kitchen assistants will have additional guest service tasks. This position is seasonal from approximately May through November.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare, serve and clean up after meals in accordance with established procedures and checklists.
Understand how to manage allergens and minimize the risk of cross-contamination in the kitchen.
Ability to learn the menu, and basic information about NatureBridge campus and policy in order to provide outstanding guest service.
Check in and put away food deliveries according to FIFO and keep storage areas organized.
Perform daily cleaning such as sweeping, scrubbing the floor, and other general cleaning.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
Monitor and record cooking and food storage temperatures in accordance with U.S. public health standards.
Perform physical tasks requiring lifting up to 50 pounds such as moving equipment, and supplies.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with all staff, guests and Olympic National Park visitors and staff and provide outstanding guest service.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Compensation:
$18.00/hour
Potential for a retention bonus upon completion of the season
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Option for a 403b retirement plan with employer match after six months
Generous paid vacation, training days and sick leave
Other benefits include Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and more
Who You Are:
Demonstrated ability to work independently and consistently to high standards.
Demonstrated ability to work cheerfully as part of a team under sometimes stressful conditions.
Must be willing and able to work weekends, evenings, and early mornings.
Experience in food service is highly desirable.
Experience in guest service facing roles is must.
Expected to acquire a state food handler’s card and current upon hire.
*All NatureBridge Employees are required to pass a background check in order to be eligible for employment.
Why should you join the NatureBridge team?
We are a mission-driven organization that values your contributions and supports you in making a positive impact on youth and the environment
Work in a beautiful natural setting with other dedicated staff who are passionate about their jobs and the environment
Become part of a hard-working team that likes to make their work fun.
NatureBridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate based on any protected category, including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, gender, gender expression (including transgender expression or pregnancy), political affiliation, age, immigration status or disability. We encourage qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you require any accommodation.
How To Apply:
Submit your application to our Online Career Portal. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
We connect young people to the natural world in nature's best classroom—our national parks!
Environmental science in nature’s classroom NatureBridge provides hands-on environmental science programs for young people. Our multi-day programs take place outdoors in the magnificence of nature’s classroom, where students are immersed in the wonder and science of our national parks in Yosemite, Golden Gate, Olympic and Prince William Forest. Founded as Yosemite Institute in 1971, today NatureBridge welcomes more than 700 schools and 30,000 students and teachers annually to our four campuses. After more than 50 years of teaching and inspiring students, NatureBridge has provided life-changing experiences for more than one million participants and is a national leader in the field of environmental education. Providing access for all students NatureBridge environmental science programs are inclusive. We work intentionally to bring students from underserved communities to our programs and to offer culturally relevant and transformative experiences in our national parks. Almost 50% of our participating schools receive scholarship support and more than 30% of our students are from underrepresented communities. The NatureBridge business model is fueled by a powerful combination of earned and contributed revenue. More than 70% of our revenue comes from the tuition associated with our environmental science programs and the remaining 30% comes from donations. As a 501(c)(3) we rely on generous donations to advance our mission, to provide scholarships, and to support new curricula development and program extensions into classrooms. Making an impact Our staff of environmental science educators is at the core of our organization. Working with small groups of elementary, middle, and high school students, our educators bring science to life in national parks through engaging environmental science lessons paired with walks, hikes, scrambles, explorations and overnight backcountry expeditions to the best spots in each park.
Offices: 1033 Fort Cronkhite, Sausalito, CA 94965, US · Yosemite National Park, P.O. Box 487, Yosemite, CA 95389, US · Olympic National Park, 111 Barnes Point Road, Port Angeles, WA 98363, US · 16450 Pleasant Road, Manassas, VA 20112, US
We connect young people to the natural world in nature's best classroom—our national parks!
Environmental science in nature’s classroom NatureBridge provides hands-on environmental science programs for young people. Our multi-day programs take place outdoors in the magnificence of nature’s classroom, where students are immersed in the wonder and science of our national parks in Yosemite, Golden Gate, Olympic and Prince William Forest. Founded as Yosemite Institute in 1971, today NatureBridge welcomes more than 700 schools and 30,000 students and teachers annually to our four campuses. After more than 50 years of teaching and inspiring students, NatureBridge has provided life-changing experiences for more than one million participants and is a national leader in the field of environmental education. Providing access for all students NatureBridge environmental science programs are inclusive. We work intentionally to bring students from underserved communities to our programs and to offer culturally relevant and transformative experiences in our national parks. Almost 50% of our participating schools receive scholarship support and more than 30% of our students are from underrepresented communities. The NatureBridge business model is fueled by a powerful combination of earned and contributed revenue. More than 70% of our revenue comes from the tuition associated with our environmental science programs and the remaining 30% comes from donations. As a 501(c)(3) we rely on generous donations to advance our mission, to provide scholarships, and to support new curricula development and program extensions into classrooms. Making an impact Our staff of environmental science educators is at the core of our organization. Working with small groups of elementary, middle, and high school students, our educators bring science to life in national parks through engaging environmental science lessons paired with walks, hikes, scrambles, explorations and overnight backcountry expeditions to the best spots in each park.
Offices: 1033 Fort Cronkhite, Sausalito, CA 94965, US · Yosemite National Park, P.O. Box 487, Yosemite, CA 95389, US · Olympic National Park, 111 Barnes Point Road, Port Angeles, WA 98363, US · 16450 Pleasant Road, Manassas, VA 20112, US
