About the employer
ExplorUS Crater Lake is a hospitality operation at Crater Lake, Oregon, offering positions such as dishwasher, busser, prep cook, host, retail associate, housekeeping crew, porter and dorm custodian. Housing is guaranteed by the employer and all participants are required to live in it. The nearest major city, Medford, is over 50 miles away and a second job here is unlikely, so this is a good fit if you prefer a quiet natural setting over city life.
The job as Prep Cook
What you'll do
- Assist in setting up and breaking down production areas while meeting all kitchen sanitation requirements.
- Prepare basic food items as instructed while ensuring the quality and quantity of pre-prepared food products.
- Prepare food in a timely and efficient manner.
- Properly store and handle all food products.
- Assure all food-in-process is properly maintained and stored as per Food Handlers guidelines.
- Work safely and efficiently with all kitchen equipment used in accordance with instructions.
- Follow instructions and directions given by supervisors and managers.
What is required
Pay and hours
Housing
Housing is employer-provided and mandatory: three dormitory-style buildings at 1 Mazama Dormitory Drive, Crater Lake, OR 97604, with about 4 people per room and shared bathrooms. Each room has a bed frame, mattress and wardrobe, plus common areas with TVs, microwaves, washers/dryers, air conditioning, gyms and recreation centers, limited shared kitchens, WiFi and a landline. You're assigned the building closest to your work location.
Location: Crater Lake, Oregon
About Oregon
Oregon pairs a rugged Pacific coastline with forests, mountains and Crater Lake. Students work in coastal and mountain resorts, lodges and restaurants in a green, outdoorsy state.
Ready to Cook With a View?
Positions at Crater Lake fill quickly every season because the location is legendary among Work & Travel participants. Apply early, secure your spot, and spend your summer earning good money, building skills and waking up next to a volcano-born lake you’ll be talking about for the rest of your life.
