Full job description

As a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll help prepare and serve healthy meals, keep the kitchen and dining areas clean and organized, and support the hospitality team with daily tasks. Your work helps create a smooth, welcoming mealtime experience that keeps campers energized for a great day at camp.

About Wildwood Outdoor Education Center

At Wildwood, we bring kids outside to learn and grow together, transforming summer into a season of learning, youth development, and outdoor adventure for low-income Kansas City area youth.

Description

What to Expect

• This is a seasonal summer position, with training beginning in late May and camp running from early June through early August.
• You’ll work on-site 25-30 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during shifts scheduled between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Meals are provided while you’re at camp.
• Additional hours may be available after the summer season through October, depending on dining hall needs.
• You’ll collaborate with team members as part of a fun, supportive, and diverse team.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 18 years old by June 2026
• Experience working in a commercial kitchen preferred