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Position Title Summer Camp Kitchen Helper (Any Language 2025) Position Type CLV Seasonal - Summer Employment Status Seasonal Number of Months 3 General Employment Period
1-6 weeks, June-August
General Work Schedule (days of week)
Six days per week
General shift hours
Average of 9 hours per day
Minimum Salary $340 per week Job Summary/Basic Function
Under the direction of the Culinary Arts Manager, a Summer Camp Kitchen Helper will work together with other kitchen staff to prepare culturally appropriate food for the campers. If you love cooking or want to learn a new skill while making friends from all over the world, join us this summer.
You will:
* Wash dishes and utensils used during meal preparation and service.
* Assist the other kitchen staff with meal preparation as requested.
* Assist with dining hall and kitchen cleanup and disposal of garbage
Your skills and abilities:
* Willingness to learn
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
* Exhibits maturity & good judgment
* Demonstrated adaptability in changing situations
Perks:
* Free Meals
* Free Lodging
* Paid, on-the-job training
* Tuition Discount for your child at camp
About Concordia Language Villages:
Named one of Minnesota's Best Summer Camps by Star Tribune readers for three years in a row, we bring language alive at Concordia Language Villages! In the beautiful North Woods of Minnesota, we create a place that is both culturally authentic and uniquely our own. At the Language Villages, everything from the music played to the dishes used in the dining hall reflect the culture each was designed to represent.
That's where you come in! Our dedicated staff is essential to creating the unique, immersive experience our participants have come to love. Share your passion for language and culture with the next generation and beyond by joining us at one (or more) of 14 Language Villages.
This job is not eligible for our J-1 visa program. Applicant will need other sponsorship for summer work and travel visa.
If you'd like more information on this job posting, please contact ...@cord.edu.
Minimum Qualifications
* Must be at least 16 years of age
* Interest in kitchen work
Preferred Qualifications
* Oral proficiency in the target language
* Previous Concordia Language Villages or camping experience
Position Opening Date 01/15/2025 Position Closing Date 08/11/2025 Open Until Filled No Screening Begins 02/01/2025 EEO
Concordia College will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran's status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
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Supplemental Questions
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* * Are you eligible for employment in the United States?
* Yes
* No
* I'm not sure.
* * Will you be at least 16 years old when employment begins?
* Yes
* No
* * How did you hear about Concordia Language Villages? Please check all that apply.
* A villager or staff member (Please indicate whom below.)
* A family member or friend (Please indicate whom below.)
* A professor or instructor (Please indicate whom below.)
* Internet search
* Recruitment visit at university/college
* LinkedIn
* Handshake
* I'm a former villager
* I'm a former staff member
* Other (Please indicate source below.)
* * What Language Camp would you be interested in working at? Please select all that you are interested in.
* Arabic
* Chinese
* Danish
* Finnish
* French
* German
* Italian
* Japanese
* Korean
* Norwegian
* Portuguese
* Russian
* Spanish
* Swedish
* Swiss
* Other responses
(Open Ended Question)