Sagamore Institute of the Adirondacks Looking for Food Prep at Raquette Lake, New York Full Time

A willingness to work, a strong work ethic, and an interest in working together with a team of people committed to providing high quality food and service is a must. We provide opportunities for advancement in future seasons, and our Chef and Sr. staff work will work with you to help you grow professionally.

Working at Great Camp Sagamore

Great Camp Sagamore is one of the pioneering historic preservation efforts in the United States. Our National Historic Landmark property was built by William West Durant, one of the innovators of the Adirondack style of architecture. Set on the edge of a Sagamore Lake and surrounded by thousands of acres of designated wilderness, the 28 building complex was once the hunting lodge of the Vanderbilt family and is now a non-profit educational institution. We offer overnight and day educational programs, historic tours, workshops, and family events from Memorial Day through mid-October. Most of our guests are adults.

Great Camp Sagamore is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment that empowers all staff members to grow and to be active within decision making spaces. We are committed to ensuring an anti-racist culture and a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Great Camp Sagamore will not discriminate based on gender, gender expression, sexual identity, sexual orientation, race, class, color, age, caste, ethnicity, first language, religion or belief, or family, marital, parental, military, or veteran status in any aspect of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, discipline, terminations, wages and salary, benefits, training, and professional development.

Duties & Responsibilities

Help maintain a sanitary workplace.

• Work with the Head Chef and Cooks on prep lists.
• Have basic knife skills and be able to cut veggies or fruit.
• Put out and take in the front line.
• Be open to working a split shift position.
• Help maintain a clean dining area.
• This position is expected to help wash and stock dishes, pots, and pans and make sure the dish area is cleaned throughout the day.

Free on-site meals and lodging are available. * (Valued at $31.80/day as determined by the NYS DOL.) Returning seasonal staff members are eligible for Sagamore’s retirement plan.