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Cook - Woodward - Now Hiring Summer 2026!!
full-timeHaines Township

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Haines Township

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full-time

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About this role

Location: Woodward, Pennsylvania

Woodward PA, located in the rolling hills of central Pennsylvania, is a world-class action sports destination and camp. Our employee experience and culture are derived from our main product: FUN. We work, progress, and play in a world of innovative environments. If this sounds like what you are looking for, we'd love to hear from you!

JOB SUMMARY 

Our cooks are responsible for providing exceptional service and nutritional food to our campers, guests, and staff. Would be required to use a variety of industrial kitchen appliances to prepare foods. Must be able to follow basic instruction and multi-task to prepare the proper amount of food in a timely manner and properly clean the kitchen area after service.   

  • Kitchen - Main food service area for campers breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the week  

  • Burger Grill - Secondary food service area service burgers and hot dogs for lunch and dinner throughout the week  

  • The Canteen - Quick service space at the central hub of campus (pizza, ice cream, etc.)  

  • The Grind- Coffee service  

 

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? 

  • Summer Season: 3 Meals Daily and Employee Housing Available.  

  • Access to our world-class facilities. You will work and play in the same innovative environments as professional and Olympic athletes. 

  • Discounts on food, retail and gear.  

  • Career Development and growth opportunities here and at our facilities across the globe. 

  • A connection with people who share the same passions and embrace each other’s unique and individual styles.  

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Plan and execute daily production of all menu items for meals   

  • Prepare all food items according to predetermined recipes   

  • Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh   

  • Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients   

  • Occasionally serve food   

  • Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes   

  • Keeps the food service area organized and clean, both the front and back of house   

  • Replenish any supplies of items as needed   

  • Assist with ensuring that all deliveries are properly received and stored   

  • Meet needs of guests and address any dietary needs as directed   

  • Operate in a fast-paced environment serving our guests   

  • Ensure that all dishwashing areas are clean, organized and maintained throughout the day   

  • Report any and all safety and maintenance concerns to supervisor   

  • Operates all kitchen equipment in accordance with the prescribed manner   

  • Other duties as assigned. 

 

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • +/- 5 Staff 

 

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES 

  • Strong understanding of good food safety practices   

  • Strong cooking ability, with understanding of all basic cooking techniques   

  • Ability to use basic kitchen utensils and equipment   

  • Ability to follow recipes and use basic math to determine preparation quantities   

  • Ability to remain calm under pressure and meet deadlines   

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with moderate supervision, agile, and able to pivot quickly   

  • Exhibits initiative, responsibility, and accountability   

  • Strong attention to detail   

  • Comfortable handling confidential information    

  • Successful working in an independent and team environment   

  • Be punctual and prepared to greet and serve guests in a cordial, professional manner with a smile and positive attitude   

  • Ability to develop strong relationships with diverse groups of people   

  • Comfortability in interacting with kids aged 7-17    

 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Required Qualifications 

  • 2+yrs Food and Beverage Experience    

  • Employment in this position is contingent upon successful completion of all pre-hire background checks, including criminal history clearance through the Pennsylvania State Police (PATCH), child abuse clearance through the Department of Public Welfare, Motor Vehicle Record if required by position and federal background screening via FBI fingerprinting 

  • Provide work related references upon request  

  • Employment in this position is contingent upon successful completion of all pre-hire background checks, including criminal history clearance through the Pennsylvania State Police (PATCH), child abuse clearance through the Department of Public Welfare, Motor Vehicle Record if required by position  and federal background screening via FBI fingerprinting 

 

PRE-REQUISITES 

Must have or be able to obtain the following prior to starting work: 

Woodward will supply information to assist you in obtaining these if needed.  

  • Mandated Reporter Training Certificate 

  • Safesport Training Certificate 

 

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS 

  • Physical Capabilities: bend, twist, push, pull, stand, lift 50 lbs.   

  • Must be comfortable working in an outdoor and indoor all-season environment.   

  • Adhere to all workplace safety practices, expectations, and guidelines.   

  • Primary on-site work location: Woodward, PA 

 

PREFERRED COMMITMENT 

  • Summer Camp 

You make us Woodward. We are a welcoming community that celebrates individual stories, backgrounds, experiences, and identities where we all have "different" in common.  We believe in the strength of representing all voices and having space for everyone. We believe in pushing boundaries and bringing our authentic selves to work while embracing uniqueness, creativity, and different points of view.  Even if you don't think you meet all the qualifications listed for a job, we'd love to hear from you.


If you need assistance with your application, please reach out to [email protected]

Other facts

Tech stack
Food Safety Practices,Cooking Ability,Basic Kitchen Utensils,Following Recipes,Basic Math Skills,Calm Under Pressure,Fast-Paced Environment,Initiative,Attention to Detail,Confidential Information,Team Environment,Punctuality,Guest Interaction,Relationship Building,Child Interaction

About POWDR

POWDR is an adventure lifestyle company that inspires every human being with cool experiences in awesome places. POWDR’s awesome places include Copper Mountain and Eldora Mountain Resort in Colorado; Boreal Mountain Resort and Soda Springs in the Lake Tahoe region of California; Mt. Bachelor in Oregon; Snowbird in Utah; and SilverStar Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Canada. The company also fuels adventure through a collection of experiences from the mountains to the valleys including Sun Country Tours river rafting outfitter based in Oregon, Powderbird heli-adventure operator based out of Snowbird in Utah, and Stovepipe lodging and concessions based in Death Valley National Park.

POWDR's Woodward brand empowers and inspires the next generation of action sports enthusiasts through summer camps, mountain experiences, and mountain centers, incorporating dynamic programming and innovative environments at Woodward Park City in Utah, Woodward PA in Pennsylvania, Woodward Copper in Colorado, Woodward Tahoe and Woodward West in California.

POWDR is headquartered in Park City, UT.
For more information, please visit: www.POWDR.com.

Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Recreational Facilities
Founding Year: 1993

What you'll do

  • Cooks are responsible for providing exceptional service and nutritional food to campers, guests, and staff. They must prepare food using industrial kitchen appliances and maintain a clean kitchen area.

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