Baker

If you are a fantastic baker who likes to work on a team while making great money, helping make a child’s summer wonderful, and working at a beautiful summer camp - keep scrolling!

Who are we?
Camp Cody, located in Freedom New Hampshire, has been in operation since 1926 and we have been providing life changing summers to children and staff of all ages. Our team is made up of teachers, professors, sport coaches, entrepreneurs, hikers, bikers, travelers, video game conquerors and so much more. We are your Cody family. People who help provide a safe and fun environment for children to spend time in.

Position Purpose:
To prepare and serve baked goods and desserts for up to 700 campers and staff over an 11 week period. Must be a highly organized team player.

Essential Job Functions:
-Assist in the daily operations of the center’s food service.
-Plan and execute a biweekly menu
-Prepare, bake, and plate muffins and breakfast pastries daily
-Prepare, bake, and plate evening dessert
-Prepare and decorate birthday cakes for staff/campers as needed
-Set up food, supplies, and utensils for dining hall distribution.
-Employ food safety best practices
-Coordinate allergen and special diet options for all baked goods.
-Assist in routine sanitation of the kitchen and related equipment.
-Clean and maintain all food-preparation and storage areas.
-Reduce waste, reuse items, and recycle as indicated through the camp’s procedures.
-Works quickly and accurately during busy periods
-Willingness to take on extra duties, such as cleaning and dishwashing as a member of a team.

Qualifications: (Minimum Education and Experience)
-High School Diploma
-Baking/Pastry Certification or Culinary School 2-4yr degree
-Desire to learn in a training-forward environment
-Understanding of special diet and allergy needs
-Servsafe certified with a good working knowledge of accepted sanitation standards
-Ability to use slicers, stand mixers, grinders, food processors, etc.
-Ability to handle a fast-paced work environment
-Team Mentality

Physical Aspects of the Job:
-Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds including unloading food, supplies, and equipment as needed.
-Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards of the site and facilities, as well as guest and staff behavior.
-Physical ability to operate kitchen equipment according to safe recommended methods.
-Physical mobility and endurance to perform tasks while standing/walking for long periods of time.
-Ability to provide first aid and assist campers and staff in an emergency.
-Determine the cleanliness of dishes, food surfaces, and kitchen area.
-Ability to assess the condition of food.