Seasonal Cook

Organization

North Cascades Institute

Job Posted

March 8, 2023

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Website

Careers Page

Contact Name

Racheal Scholler

Contact Email

hr@ncascades.org

Location

Newhalem, WA
United States
North Cascades Institute seeks a qualified, enthusiastic professional cook to join our Kitchen Team. Based out of the Institute’s field campus in North Cascades National Park, this position supports food services at the North Cascades Environmental Learning Center, which serves up to 80 children and/or adults per day most weeks. An employee who successfully works for one month of employment from their start date will be eligible for a $500 Sign On Bonus. If the employee works until the end of Fall 2023 programming on December 15, 2023, they will be eligible for a $1500 Season Completion Bonus.

Summary

Summary of Position

North Cascades Institute seeks a qualified, enthusiastic professional cook to join our Kitchen Team. Based out of the Institute’s field campus in North Cascades National Park, this position supports food services at the North Cascades Environmental Learning Center, which serves up to 80 children and/or adults per day most weeks. This position works closely with many Institute staff, partners and contractors to support a wide array of educational programs. This includes the Foodshed Project, the Institute’s initiative to incorporate local, organic products in the operation of the Learning Center.

 

Start Date

As soon as possible.

 

Job Duration

Start date – December 15, 2023

 

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will remain open until filled.

 

To Apply

Please apply online on our website: https://ncascades.org/jobs.

Complete the online application and upload a resume and a cover letter pertinent to this position.

Compensation Information

Pay rate is $19.00 - $21.00/hour. This is a seasonal/temporary, full-time, non-exempt position.

Bonus - North Cascades Institute is pleased to offer bonuses for this Seasonal Cook position. An employee who successfully works for one month of employment from their start date will be eligible for a $500 Sign On Bonus. If the employee works until the end of Fall 2023 programming on December 15, 2023, they will be eligible for a $1500 Season Completion Bonus.

Seasonal benefit include the following:

  • Sick Leave - 8 hours per month.
  • Vacation - 4 days total (32 hours) for seasonal positions with a job duration of 6 months or more.
  • Holiday Pay - 8 holidays maximum through the end of the season ending on December 15, 2023.
  • Paid Service Days - 2 days total (16 hours).

Benefits are prorated for employees working less than 40 hours per week.

 

Housing

Good quality housing is available through the Institute for $350/month including utilities, considerably below market rates. Private rooms in shared houses are sometimes available, but not guaranteed. In some cases, roommates in shared rooms may be required, at $175/month. Smoking is not allowed in housing, during programs, or on the Institute’s campus. Pets are not allowed in the Institute’s campus housing, but a few rooms in one of our Marblemount houses allow for pets.