Company description

We are Outward Bound California (OBCA). Through challenging outdoor experiences, we teach social-emotional skills like teamwork, leadership, confidence, and compassion. At our Midpines, CA location, we offer multi-day climbing/backpacking trips in the High Sierra Mountains. Our programs help our participants (ages 12+, including adults and veterans) embrace challenges and reflect on how they want to contribute to their communities and the world. 

Job description

Spend your summer outside of Yosemite National Park as Outward Bound California’s Basecamp Chef. In this role you’ll plan and prepare lunch and dinner for our staff at our Midpines base. The commercial kitchen will be yours to oversee, ensuring compliance with all local and national health & serving regulations. The Basecamp Chef reports to the High Sierra Logistics Manager.

Compensation & Schedule

• The is a Full-Time, Seasonal, Non-Exempt, Hourly position tentatively scheduled from April 21th - Sept 30th
  Starting hourly wage of $20 - $22/hour, depending on experience.
• The schedule is based on a 40 hour work week with a 7.5 hour workday. Some overtime available for especially busy weeks.
• Some work days will be weekends; days off as desired and schedule allows
• Typical hours are from 8:30 a.m. (morning meeting) to 6:30 pm, with a break in the middle, taken at the discretion of the Chef
• Alternate arrangements can be made with the Logistics Manager to provide maximum flexibility and sustainability within this position

Benefits

• Rustic housing and food is provided while on contract.
• OBCA offers health insurance with employer contribution, PTO, long-term disability and life insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Plan, and 401(k) plan enrollment (with employer match) after 1 year from start date.

Location

This position is located at our High Sierra program base in Midpines, California, in the Sierra Nevada foothills 30 miles east of Yosemite National Park. High summer temperatures are frequently 100+ degrees Fahrenheit. The basecamp has a main building with an office, program gear storage sheds, a commercial kitchen, and weatherport living quarters (durable fabric structures).

Compensation

Application instructions

Deadline

February 15, 2025