Lead Cook
Join the True Friends Culinary Team and lead food service operations across our camp and retreat locations. As a Lead Cook, you'll oversee daily kitchen operations, prepare high-quality meals, support and mentor kitchen staff, and help create exceptional dining experiences for campers, retreat guests, participants, and staff. This hands-on leadership role is ideal for someone who enjoys cooking, leading a team, and making a meaningful impact through hospitality.
Schedule
Part-Time | Year-Round
Weekday and Weekend Availability Needed
Day and Evening Shifts Available
Pay
$17.71
Location
• Camp Eden Wood in Eden Prairie MN
Why You'll Love It
• Leadership opportunities
• Supportive and mission-driven team
• Free meals when hosting groups receiving food service
• Employee Referral Program
• Retirement Savings Plan with opportunity for 3% Employer Match
• Cabin Rental Discounts
• Organization-wide employee events
• Beautiful outdoor camp and retreat settings
• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities
How You'll Contribute
• Prepare meals according to recipes and production requirements
• Lead, train, and support kitchen staff
• Maintain inventory and make substitutions as needed
• Complete production sheets and opening/closing duties
• Maintain sanitation and food safety standards
• Communicate updates with supervisors
• Perform other duties as assigned
What You'll Bring
• Ability to pass a True Friends background study
• Previous food service experience preferred
• Strong food safety knowledge
• Organization and time management skills
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Hold or obtain Minnesota Food Manager License
• Ability to read and communicate in English
Skills You'll Use
• Leadership and team development
• Food preparation and production
• Time management and organization
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively in person
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout a shift
• Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to safely operate commercial kitchen equipment
• Ability to work in kitchen environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, and busy service periods
About True Friends
True Friends is a nonprofit organization providing life-changing experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities. Programs include camp, respite, retreats, team building, therapy, adaptive riding, and travel experiences, serving more than 25,000 individuals annually throughout Minnesota.