The TAW Kitchen Team members are an integral part of the TAW community, providing an invaluable part of daily camp life. A strong Kitchen Team will provide well-balanced and interesting meals that kids and adults alike will enjoy. A strong Kitchen Team will also offer dishes that honor the international staff and their culinary heritage.

Staff members will learn to prepare all aspects of daily meals, maintain clean working and dining spaces, and participate in out-of-kitchen TAW activities.

Camp Ton-A-Wandah’s staff are smart, upbeat and engaging women. Our team promotes team-work and creativity. We encourages kitchen team members to prepare favorite dishes or dishes that interest them, and we love giving credit to other members of the team (i.e. Monika’s Salad Dressing).

Working in a camp kitchen is one of the most rewarding job experiences you’ll ever have. We’d love to have you on our team!

 

Executive Chef

The Executive Chef oversees the operation of the camp food service through planning, ordering and preparation of a nutritious and diverse menu that meets the dietary needs of campers and team members. They direct the overall food-service operation of the camp including purchasing, preparation, nutrition, service, ServSafe practices, security, personnel management, and record keeping. They ensure that each meal provides options for those with dietary restrictions and will lead the team of Kitchen Staff to serve 900 meals a day, family style!  Ultimateley, these leaders act act as a positive role model to campers and staff in attitude and behavior, follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures, and set a good example to campers and others regarding general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, scheduling, and sportsmanship.

 

Cooks

The Kitchen Staff will include experienced and trainable Cooks who will lead the staff in the preparation of the scheduled menus. They will help the newer staff develop their culinary skills. They will ensure dietary options for campers and staff with dietary restrictions and will work closely with the Executive Chef.

 

Kitchen Staff

Camp TAW's Kitchen Staff help prepare food and food items for service. This can include cleaning and preparing foods for service, practicing safe knife skills, displaying time management for each mealtime, assisting with setting up and breaking down the buffet, drink stations, partaking in the general daily cleaning, and washing dishes. Staff in this position will learn the basics of operating a kitchen and improve cooking skills.