Location: Woodward, Pennsylvania
Woodward PA, located in the rolling hills of central Pennsylvania, is a world-class action sports destination and camp. Our employee experience and culture are derived from our main product: FUN. We work, progress, and play in a world of innovative environments. If this sounds like what you are looking for, we'd love to hear from you!
JOB SUMMARY
Our cooks are responsible for providing exceptional service and nutritional food to our campers, guests, and staff. Would be required to use a variety of industrial kitchen appliances to prepare foods.
Must be able to follow basic instruction and multi-task to prepare the proper amount of food in a timely manner and properly clean the kitchen area after service.
Kitchen - Main food service area for campers breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the week
Burger Grill - Secondary food service area service burgers and hot dogs for lunch and dinner throughout the week
The Grind- Coffee service
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Employee Housing Available.
Access to our world-class facilities. You will work and play in the same innovative environments as professional and Olympic athletes.
Discounts on food, retail and gear.
Career Development and growth opportunities here and at our facilities across the globe.
A connection with people who share the same passions and embrace each other’s unique and individual styles.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Support programming leadership staff in executing the Woodward program standard for all campers
Assist with the training and development of all staff.
Carry out the Woodward Guest Services standards – Be Safe, Be Friendly, Be Helpful, Be Proud.
Support operational departments in carrying out the Woodward mission in creating a safe and fun environment for all campers.
Directs the production and serving of all food produced in the unit, including direction of all food handlers, servers and storerooms
Rotate stock to ensure freshness and minimize waste, following FIFO (First In, First Out) principles.
Execute daily production of all menu items for meals
Prepare all food items according to predetermined recipes
Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh
Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients
Bake, grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry and other foods
Occasionally serve food
Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes
Keeps the food service area organized and clean, both the front and back of house
Replenish any supplies of items as needed
Assist in maintaining daily HACCP logs and submit completed logs to the F&B Manager
Assist with ensuring that all deliveries are properly received and stored
Meet needs of guests and address any dietary needs as directed
Operate in a fast-paced environment serving our guests
Ensure all food lines are clean and well maintained
Maintain food safety and sanitation standards for cleanliness, sanitation, and storage
Ensure that all dishwashing areas are clean, organized and maintained throughout the day
Other duties as assigned
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Exhibits initiative, responsibility, and accountability
Strong attention to detail
Successful working in an independent and team environment
Be punctual and prepared to greet and serve guests in a cordial, professional manner with a smile and positive attitude
Successful working in an independent and team environment
Be punctual and prepared to greet and serve guests in a cordial, professional manner with a smile and positive attitude
Comfortability in interacting with kids aged 7-17
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
5+ yrs of kitchen experience
Must be 18 years of age or older
Employment in this position is contingent upon successful completion of all pre-hire background checks, including criminal history clearance through the Pennsylvania State Police (PATCH), child abuse clearance through the Department of Public Welfare, Motor Vehicle Record if required by position and federal background screening via FBI fingerprinting
Preferred Qualifications:
ServSafe Food Handler's Certificate
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical Capabilities: bend, twist, push, pull, stand, lift 50 lbs.
Must be comfortable working in an outdoor and indoor all-season environment.
Adhere to all workplace safety practices, expectations, and guidelines.
Primary on-site work location: Woodward, PA
PREFERRED COMMITMENT
Preferred Commitment: April 24th 2026 – September 11th 2026
You make us Woodward. We are a welcoming community that celebrates individual stories, backgrounds, experiences, and identities where we all have "different" in common. We believe in the strength of representing all voices and having space for everyone. We believe in pushing boundaries and bringing our authentic selves to work while embracing uniqueness, creativity, and different points of view. Even if you don't think you meet all the qualifications listed for a job, we'd love to hear from you.
If you need assistance with your application, please reach out to [email protected]