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Culture Camp Cookhouse Specialist

Yakutat, Alaska

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 19 days ago
Inventory ManagementLeadershipCollaborationProblem SolvingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsFood Safety

About the role

  • The Cookhouse Specialists are responsible for organizing, preparing, and serving meals at the Yakutat Tlingit Tribe's Culture Camp.
  • Cookhouse Specialists coordinate meal planning, food preparation, camper meal rotations, and kitchen cleanliness.
  • They will work closely with camp leadership to ensure that meals are served on time, that food safety standards are upheld, and that the cookhouse remains a welcoming and organized environment throughout camp.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a respectful, positive, and welcoming environment in the cookhouse.
  • Support rainwater collection for non-potable kitchen use, ensuring appropriate drainage systems are functioning.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • This team plays a vital role in nourishing campers and staff, incorporating both traditional and contemporary foods into the menu, and helping maintain the cultural and communal spirit of the cookhouse.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Experience cooking for large groups, preferably in camp, school, or community kitchen settings.
  • Must be able to pass a National Criminal and State background check.

Nice to have

  • Culture of Yakutat and Southeast Tlingit clan structures, songs, protocols, and ceremonial practices.
  • Safety protocols and kitchen hygiene standards and ability to follow them.
  • The Tlingit History of Yakutat, Tlingit Arts and subsistence lifestyle is preferred but not required.
  • Cultural knowledge of Tlingit practices, or willingness to learn and respectfully integrate traditional teachings into daily camp life.
  • Knowledge of traditional Alaska Native foods and their preparation is a plus.
  • Knowledge of food safety protocols (ServSafe certification or similar preferred but not required

Skills

  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills across multiple program areas.

Benefits

  • This role requires strong kitchen skills, time management, teamwork, and a commitment to supporting the overall wellness and cultural goals of Culture Camp.
  • Organize camper rotations for food preparation, serving, and clean-up duties as part of leadership and learning development.

Company info

  • We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
  • THE YAKUTAT TLINGIT TRIBE IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.
  • THIS POSITION MAY BE SUBJECT TO RANDOM DRUG TESTING AND CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK.
  • Preference will be given to qualified Yakutat Tlingit Tribal Member and/or Alaska Native candidates.
  • NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE WILL BE APPLIED TO HIRING OF THIS POSITION AS DEFINED IN TITLE 25, US CODE, CHAPTER 14, SUBCHAPTER V, SUBSECTION 273 AND 274.
  • WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER WITH PREFERENCE GIVEN TO QUALIFIED NATIVE AMERICAN/ALASKA NATIVE APPLICANTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW AND TRIBAL POLICY.
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