Overview
At North Cascades Institute (NCI), we take pride in serving nourishing meals to our program participants, staff and guests. To help maintain and grow this standard, NCI is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the role as the Kitchen Manager who is responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations. This position is key in creating a positive work environment, developing a high functioning team, and collaborating with peers to deliver a fantastic guest experience. This position is based out of the Institute’s field campus in North Cascades National Park at the Institute’s Environmental Learning Center (ELC). The jobsite is located in a remote National Park and may experience snow-covered roads, avalanches, wildfire, smoke, wild animals, and flooding. Reliable transportation and the ability to work in variable weather and mountain conditions are required. This is a year-round, full-time position supervised by the Operations Director.
Compensation
This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position. The pay rate is $30.00-$32.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. The job location for this position is at the Environmental Learning Center.
We offer a competitive compensation package. Benefits include the following:
• Sick Leave – accrued at the rate of 0.04615 per hour.
• Vacation Leave – accrued at the rate of 0.0385 per hour in the first year (about 10 days), with increasing accrual in successive years. Positions with furloughs may accrue less than 10 days.
• Holiday Leave – 12 days maximum per year.
• Service Days – 2 days per year.
• Other paid time-off such as family leave, pregnancy leave, bereavement leave, etc.
• Medical/dental insurance, long and short-term disability insurance, tax-deferred annuity, and contribution retirement plan.
• Ability to participate in Institute pro deals
• Yearly stipend to participate in Institute programs.
Benefits are prorated for employees working less than 40 hours per week.
Housing
Good quality housing is available through the Institute at $397/month including utilities, considerably below market rates. Private rooms in shared houses are typically available, but not guaranteed. In some cases, roommates in shared rooms may be required at $198.50/month.
Responsibilities (please see job announcement on our website for full details of responsibilities)
• Administration for Operations
• Management and Supervision
• Budgeting
Qualifications:
• Valid Servsafe Manager Certification, or ability to procure before start date.
• Experience in kitchen operations management or related field AND/OR one year or more of experience in a kitchen management role.
• One year or more of supervisory experience.
• One year or more of budgetary oversight.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Valid driver’s license
• Successful completion of a background check and driving record check
Required Skills:
• Excellent ability to delegate responsibilities while maintaining organizational control of operations.
• Ability to accommodate a varied work schedule.
• Ability to work with historically excluded populations.
• Strong IT skills, including computer skills and experience with spreadsheets and common software
Preferred Skills:
• Experience with summer camp operations and/or outdoor schools.
About North Cascades Institute
North Cascades Institute's mission is to inspire environmental stewardship through transformative learning experiences in nature. Since 1986, we have helped connect people, nature and community through science, art, literature and the hands-on study of natural and cultural history. Our goal is to help people of all ages and backgrounds experience and enjoy the mountains, rivers, forests, people and wildlife of the Pacific Northwest – so all will care for and protect this special place.
North Cascades Institute is a respected leader among U.S. environmental education organizations, and we believe that sustainable communities are built on healthy environments, vibrant economies and social equity. The Institute is in sound financial health with a $4 million budget and strong reserves, and 15 four-star ratings with Charity Navigator for sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency.
