JOB TITLE: NOLS Teton Valley Kitchen Manager

REPORTS TO: NOLS Teton Valley Operations Manager

DATES OF POSITION: June 1 through September 9th, 2011

JOB OBJECTIVE: Directly responsible for menu planning, ordering and preparation of meals for course students and staff. Maintain a high standard of sanitation for the kitchen area. Provide logistical support to NOLS Teton Valley as assigned. Duties may include driving, issue room maintenance and work, general facility upkeep and maintenance. We are a small branch and rely on employee's skills as applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS: Hard working, committed person with an understanding of NOLS course needs. Experience with cooking for groups of up to 45, menu planning, food ordering and preparation. Strong communication and organizational skills, initiative, creativity and problem solving ability required. Ability to work effectively with a variety of personalities and flexibility in scheduling work hours are a must, along with the ability to competently and cheerfully work long days. Desire to live and work in a small community.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide healthy home cooked meals for students and staff
• Work closely and effectively in a team setting with in-town and field staff
• Inventory, order and stock all kitchen supplies within budget
• Grocery shop for items not available through bulk vendors
• Develop and maintain positive relations with all food vendors
• Supervise field staff and students in light kitchen prep and clean up duties
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and organization in the kitchen
• Perform maintenance and cleaning duties on facilities as needed
• Drive courses to roadheads; drive rerations, share evacuation driver duty
• Contribute to branch sustainability projects

FUNDS AND/OR PROPERTY: Budgetary responsibility for kitchen (~ $15,000). Responsible for overseeing all kitchen equipment and appliances.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: A criminal background check is required from all NOLS employees.

NOLS participates in E-Verify

MOTOR VEHICLE CHECK: Applicants must be at least 21 years of age by the position start date and possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving history.

WORK LOCATION: NOLS Teton Valley, located in Driggs, Idaho, at the foot of the western side of the Teton Range (40 minutes from Jackson Hole, WY). Limited dormitory style housing (in yurts) is offered for this position, but staff members are not required to live on property. The kitchen manager is given priority for housing due to early morning work.

HOW TO APPLY: Mail, e-mail or fax cover letter and résumé to:
Dan Verbeten, Operations Manager
dan_verbeten@nols.edu
NOLS Teton Valley
1690 East 2000 South
Driggs, ID 83422

(208) 354-8084 fax

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:
March 30, 2011. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.