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Overview

It would be impossible to run a premiere venue without a hard-working and dedicated food service team.
Every day we serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, to over hundreds of people. It’s an incredible operation that requires a lot of planning, hard work, effort, talent & teamwork.
As one of largest teams on-site, there are many roles available, including: food servers, washers, chefs, line cooks, bakers, runners, floor managers, food directors, and more!
Why Work at Our Venue?

At IHC we bring over 450+ staff from all over the world together for one incredible summer experience. Here you will work alongside positive, inspiring people and be part of a team that’s in it together, to part of a community and culture that pays it forward.
A Food Server role at IHC will give you 9+ weeks (extensions possible) working at one of the best summer venues in America, the positions are also great experience for anyone seeking future employment in the hospitality industry.
You will get an opportunity to go to summer camp, meet and work with incredible people from all over the world, experience new things and live the lifestyle and travel the grand old USA!

5 things we look for in our food team

Cooking and Food Preparation Skills: A strong ability to prepare a variety of meals that cater to large groups, including special dietary needs, is essential. Knowledge of safe food handling practices and the ability to create nutritious and kid-friendly menus are key aspects of this role.
Time Management and Efficiency: Serving meals to large groups of campers on a tight schedule requires excellent time management. A food service team member must work efficiently to ensure that meals are prepared, served, and cleaned up in a timely manner, keeping the camp day running smoothly.
Teamwork and Communication: The kitchen is a fast-paced environment, and effective communication and collaboration with other team members are crucial. Being able to work well with others ensures that the kitchen operates smoothly and that meals are prepared and served without delays.
Adaptability and Problem-Solving: Camp life can be unpredictable, and a food service team member needs to be adaptable and ready to handle last-minute changes, such as dietary restrictions or supply shortages. Quick thinking and flexibility help keep the kitchen running efficiently under any circumstances.
Attention to Detail and Cleanliness: Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization in the kitchen is critical. A food service team member must pay close attention to hygiene practices, ensuring that all food is prepared safely and that the kitchen and dining areas are kept spotless.

For food service staff the day begins early with the preparation for breakfast. As with most other support staff, you will eat breakfast earlier than the campers. As the day continues, you will help the kitchen function to a high standard. You will help set up for meals, help with food prep, and keep the kitchen and dining areas clean.
When the meals are done after dinner and the kitchen and dining room is reset you will be finished for the day. Food service staff finish much earlier than camp counselors and activity specialists.
The food service team is around 25-35 staff members from around the world. It’s one of the largest teams on camp so you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside a lot of great people!
No. Our food service role is dependent on experience. We look for a ‘Can do’ attitude.
The positions are great experience for anyone seeking future employment in the hospitality industry.
Yes! Our venue hosts many groups from early May to late September.
If you are interested in staying longer at camp then please speak to us about this when you apply.
No. The food service team do not live with campers. You will live together in a staff bunk.
If you are interested in working with children then please reach out to us to discuss other opportunities.
Yes.
You will also have one full day and night off each week. This is your chance to rest, recover and try some new things on camp and explore new places off camp with other staff.