Kitchen Assistant - Rocky Mountain

• Closing: 11:59pm, 15th Jan 2025 MST
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Kitchen Assistants at NOLS Rocky Mountain contribute to the preparation and serving of delicious and nutritious meals to students and faculty during their in-town days at the start and end of their NOLS course. This position presents the opportunity to work on a team, create meals catered to diverse, student needs, learn new cooking techniques, and get creative! 

Key Logistical Points:

• Applicants must have legal working rights in the United States.

• Location: NOLS Rocky Mountain campus in Lander, WY.

• Position type: Full time, seasonal (May/June - August 2025)

• Start date: End of May or June 2025

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available at a special NOLS rate to seasonal employees.

• Questions: Please contact Travis Thier, Rocky Mountain Kitchen Manager at travis_thier@nols.edu or peopleteam@nols.edu

What does a Kitchen Assistant do?

• Work on a team of 2-4 in a commercial kitchen to assist in the preparation and serving of meals to 10-75 people. 

• Maintain a high standard of sanitation and organization in the kitchen and dining room.

• Keeps a clean and tidy work space and dish pit.

• Ensure proper handling of food to avoid cross-contact of allergens.

• Prepare “road meals” to be eaten by courses traveling to and from the field.

• Provide timely and growth-oriented feedback to supervisor and co-workers.

What makes a great Kitchen Assistant? 

We are looking for people who share our values and are keen to learn and develop their skills. We are looking for candidates with the following skills:

• Enthusiastic to learn about cooking and food production.

• Detail-oriented and able to follow instructions and recipes. 

• Dependable.

• Able to work effectively on a team and follow through with tasks independently.

• Positive, friendly approach to student-service. 

• Committed to serving people with special dietary needs (e.g. Celiacs, vegan, peanut allergy) with care and excellence. 

• Able to lift and carry 50+ lbs (items such as bags of flour, full pots, and boxes of produce).

• Able to work while standing for extended periods of time, and able to function well in a variety of outdoor conditions (e.g. grilling outside on a hot summer afternoon).

• Willing to accommodate flexible work hours/schedules including early mornings, holidays, and weekends. 

  Who are we and what can we offer you?

NOLS is a nonprofit global wilderness school that seeks to help people step forward boldly as a leader.

We believe that anyone can be a leader; it is our role to provide the environment and training to help people discover their full potential. We do that in classrooms close to home and in remote wilderness areas around the world. We are an organization with heart, expertise, and wildness, and these qualities help us support powerful, authentic experiences.

We are looking for a hardworking individual who understands and shares our passion to join our dynamic and growing team.

NOLS really is a great place to work:

• We have locations in seven U.S. states, and six countries; and courses in all 50 U.S. states and over 10 countries.

• We have fantastic employee discounts on top outdoor gear brands

• We offer discounts on NOLS Courses for you and your family

• All employees can benefit from free outdoor equipment rentals at our various locations

• Insurance Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available at a special NOLS rate to seasonal employees. 

• Wellness Time: Accrued leave that may be used for many HR-approved reasons throughout the season.

• Employee Assistance Program: Access to counselors that are available 24/7 to assist employees with work-life balance concerns.