Job description

About us

Manzano Fenton Ranch operates a small environmental summer camp outside of Jemez Springs, NM. We are seeking someone to prepare meals for our campers/students during our 5 week camping season in late June and July

We are supportive, rewarding and engaging.

Our work environment includes:

• Food provided
• Casual work attire

Summer Camp Cook at Fenton Ranch in the Jemez Mountains

Fenton Ranch is a residential environmental education facility affiliated with Manzano Day School. It is located in a beautiful canyon in the Jemez Mountains 80 miles north of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Fenton Ranch Summer Camp offers many activities that encourage growth for youth ages 6 to 14. Summer Camp includes activities such as exploring nature, fishing, hiking, camping, canoeing, as well as arts and crafts. These experiences help to foster respect and an appreciation for the natural world. Summer Camp encourages youth to grow as an individual by facilitating experiences that foster independence, self-confidence, and creative thinking.

Position Responsibilities:

• Prepare meals for students and staff
• Ensure dietary needs are accommodated
• Maintain a kitchen according to state health standards
• Plan menus and purchase food as neccessary
• Food purchasing requires day trip to grocer about 1.5 hours away
• Play, laugh, and share in the joy of learning with very enthusiastic youth.

Position Dates:

• Staff Orientation will be June 26th through June 30th, 2023.
• Four sessions will take place between July 5th and July 28th, 2023.
• Weekends are free for exploring the area -- ancient Ancestral Puebloan ruins, hot springs, and wilderness areas full of biking, hiking and rock climbing opportunities. Nearby Jemez Springs is a pleasant mountain village, and Los Alamos is 40 miles away.

Position Compensation: Individuals are given full room and board, travel reimbursement of $150, and hourly pay.

Other Position Logistics: All applicants will complete a background check. Housing is provided in a room in a rustic cabin on the property. Pets are not permitted. Fenton Ranch is in a remote part of the Jemez Mountains, a car is very helpful. There is a desktop computer, limited WiFi, and a home phone for calls. The staff is small and is expected to work and live cooperatively.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• Excellent teamwork, leadership, and cooperation skills
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and coordinate several major activities simultaneously
• Experience with food preparation and kitchen organization
• Certified food handler in the state of New Mexico
• Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license

Please send a resume and cover letter to:

Brad Hall, Director of Fenton Ranch, at bhall@manzanodayschool.org

Job Type: Seasonal

Pay: From $12.00 per hour

Experience level:

• Under 1 year

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Jemez Springs, NM: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Meal preparation (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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