Seasonal Camp Cook - Autism Society of North Carolina

• Demonstrate a desire and ability to learn and be taught about autism and approaches for managing the challenges associated with it.
• Be willing and able to put the needs of others before your own.
• Be flexible and able to work well with others, and maintain open and effective communication.
• Be accepting and respectful of those who think, behave, and interact differently than what is considered normal.
• Complete food safety training prior to camp
• Participate in pre-service facility/kitchen training
• Participate in pre-service autism-specific training
• Assume all scheduled shifts in the kitchen as determined by the Program Director, Facility Manager, and Kitchen Manager
• Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day for campers and staff (this will include cutting, mixing, cooking over the stovetop, baking, serving, and maintaining sanitation at all times)
• Perform daily cleaning tasks in the kitchen and dining hall
• Perform refrigeration and freezer temperature checks on a weekly basis
• Help with planning food orders and putting away food orders when the food truck arrives.
• Participate in regularly held staff meetings upon request of the Program Director
• Report any scheduling or maintenance issues to the Kitchen Manager, Program Director, or Facility Manager for follow up

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Must be 17 years of age or older at the time of hire.

Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals with autism, support their families, and educate communities. We strive to be the trusted partner for all people with autism as they lead fulfilling lives, be as independent as possible, and achieve their goals and dreams. Our support is always founded on respect and value for the unique individuals we serve. This is why we provide services that are tailored to their individual needs. Not only are we helping to improve their lives, but they are also improving ours! When you join our team, you become part of a force for good that is bigger than you. Each team member brings their unique talents and abilities to the table, and we all learn from each other. This makes us a lot more like a team, rather than just a workplace. Our culture is welcoming and supportive because we want to help our employees succeed just as much as we want to help the individuals we serve.