Overview
4-Month Seasonal Position Within: April 28, 2025 – November 1, 2025
Salary Range: $14/hr + additional benefits
Room & Board: FREE Dorm-style room – meals included, too!
Job Location: Cardigan Lodge – Alexandria, NH
Ready to dive into epic outdoor adventures and make a positive impact on the environment? Look no further than the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) – the oldest conservation, education, and recreation organization in the USA! Our passion for the outdoors knows no bounds, and we want YOU to be a part of it. As an employee, you’ll unlock access to exciting programs, policies, and procedures that empower you to make a real difference. Join the AMC team now and embark on the journey of a lifetime!
Cardigan Lodge sits at the base of Cardigan Mountain in Alexandria, New Hampshire. The lodge offers a full-service experience to guests complete with dynamic hiking and ski trail systems available just outside the front door. The reservation serves campers, with 26 primitive campsites, and a rustic cabin that sits half a mile from the summit.
AMC is seeking a seasonal Lodge Cook for Cardigan Lodge. This entry-level position entails the preparation and execution of daily meals, inventory management, and maintaining a sanitized and orderly environment to provide an exceptional experience for each guest and visitor. Cardigan Lodge Crew is a full-time, seasonal position which includes room and board. The position requires excellent communication and teamwork skills and consistent support of the Appalachian Mountain Club’s mission.
What You’ll Be Doing At AMC
– Prepare all meals as scheduled and instructed according to pre-planned menus and established mealtimes
– Assist the Cardigan Manager in creating appropriate menus for the season, holidays and specialty events
– Inspect, clean, sanitize, and organize all areas of the kitchen daily
– Monitor inventory and aid with food/supply orders on a weekly basis
– Assist in the preparation, set-up and breakdown of table settings, coffee stations, buffets, and any additional special functions during work hours
– Support and direct Kitchen Staff in the preparation, execution and cleaning duties for all meals utilizing on-site guidelines and resources
– Participate in recycling & food recycling
– Assist with other lodging operations including, but not limited to, housekeeping, outdoor tasks, and guest services
– Implement energy conservation and environmentally sound practices in daily operation
– Retain positive interactions and connections with supporting businesses and colleges
– Participate in the success of communal living by committing to a respectful, clean, and safe environment
Qualifications:
What AMC Is Looking For
- Past experience in camp operations, hospitality and/or work in the outdoors is preferred.
- Exceptional public service skills and a commitment to the mission of the Appalachian Mountain Club.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Experience in preparing diverse, health-conscious meals including foods that incorporate fresh, local and/or organic ingredients in an institutional setting is preferred.
- Success in performing a wide range assigned tasks.
Required Skills:
- Must be a team player, detail oriented, well organized, highly flexible, adaptable, and resourceful.
- Physical abilities needed: Ability to operate standard office computers and machines, plus maintenance equipment. Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds at the Lodge and in the backcountry. Ability to travel safely in the backcountry in all weather conditions.
About Appalachian Mountain Club
Calling all outdoor enthusiasts! Join the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) in our mission to protect the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Appalachian region, ongoing since 1876. As an employee, you'll gain access to enriching programs, policies, and procedures that enable you to drive real change. If you're ready to explore, protect, and create memories within a dynamic community, apply now be a part of the AMC team!
