Seasonal Assignment Descriptions

All Purpose Staff

A majority of our seasonal employees are all purpose staff. Duties include housekeeping, dining room food service (including setting tables, serving guests plate and buffet-style meals, bussing tables, washing dishes, and providing excellent customer service to guests), and general cleaning. Staff may also be assigned to do airport shuttling, boat checkout, running errands, grounds-keeping, selling sundries, and a variety of special assignments. The job requires a professional demeanor and a commitment to excellent service. Shifts are spread throughout the day, and schedules change daily to accommodate the needs of each conference. All purpose staff work 35-40 hours per week with occasional overtime.

Physical Requirements

All purpose positions require constant physical activity, including, but not limited to standing, walking, reaching, grasping, bending and kneeling. Employees should be able to lift 10 lbs. consistently and 50 lbs. occasionally.

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Breakfast/Lunch Cook

The Breakfast/Lunch Cook is a lead cook responsible for producing breakfast as assigned and assisting with lunch preparation. Works under general direction from the executive chef and sous chef. Follows established recipes and basic cooking techniques, including recipe scaling for quantity. Maintains required standards of quality in food preparation and presentation. Observes established procedures and guidelines for food handling and storage. May provide guidance and direction to other kitchen seasonal staff. Unlike other kitchen staff, this position works through their shift with no split. This position works 35-40 hours per week.

Physical Requirements

Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds of supplies, equipment, and materials. Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds of supplies, equipment, and materials. Manual dexterity and physical strength sufficient to operate and use standard culinary machinery and utensils.  Extended periods of standing and walking, occasional bending, stooping, and kneeling.

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Dining Room Assistant

Responsible for the appearance and smooth operation of the dining room in the absence of the dining room manager by providing guidance and direction to staff during set-up, service, and clean-up. Other duties include typical dining room functions, such as table set-up, serving guests, and bussing tables. Dining room or restaurant experience is very desirable as are leadership skills. The job requires a professional demeanor and a commitment to excellent service. Approximately 35 hours per week is spent in the dining room and 2- 5 hours per week is directed toward other shifts.

Physical Requirements

Dining Room Assistant positions require constant physical activity, including, but not limited to standing, walking, reaching, grasping, bending and kneeling. Employees should be able to lift 10 lbs. consistently and 50 lbs. occasionally. In this position, employees spend a majority of their time on their feet and in motion.

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Evening Office Assistant

The Evening Office Assistant serves as first point of contact for guests and guest group coordinators with questions and concerns after the normal business hours of the Front Office;  contacts other staff and management for support as appropriate.  May deal with a broad range of issues involving logistics, maintenance and guest relations.  This could include troubleshooting and routine maintenance of audio-visual equipment; making room arrangements, doing set-ups and arranging room changes; correcting problems in individual guest rooms.  Typically works 2pm to 10pm, 37.5 hours per week, working with the Front Office staff when they are on duty.  Responds to Front Office guest inquiries as needed and performs a variety of clerical and routine administrative tasks in the Front Office, including computer data entry, answering phones, etc; assists in guiding and leading Front Office seasonal staff.  This assignment requires exceptional customer relation skills, professional demeanor, and an ability to take initiative and make decisions in the absence of management staff.  Knowledge of A/V equipment is very helpful.

Physical Requirements

Evening Office Assistant requires occasional periods of physical activity. Physical activity can include, but is not limited to extended periods of standing and walking, reaching, bending, and kneeling. Routinely sets up/moves tables, chairs and other equipment.  Extended period of sitting using a computer with a monitor and keyboard. Employees should be able to lift 10 lbs. consistently and 50 lbs. occasionally.

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Evening Office Relief

The Evening Office Relief serves as first point of contact for guests and guest group coordinators with questions and concerns after the normal business hours of the Front Office;  contacts other staff and management for support as appropriate.  May deal with a broad range of issues involving logistics, maintenance and guest relations.  This could include troubleshooting and routine maintenance of audio-visual equipment; making room arrangements, doing set-ups and arranging room changes; correcting problems in individual guest rooms.  Typically works 2 nights a week from 2pm to 10pm, working with the Front Office staff when they are on duty.  The other 3 days of the week is spent working All-Purpose shifts. Responds to Front Office guest inquiries as needed and performs a variety of clerical and routine administrative tasks in the Front Office, including computer data entry, answering phones, etc; assists in guiding and leading Front Office seasonal staff.  This assignment requires exceptional customer relation skills, professional demeanor, and an ability to take initiative and make decisions in the absence of management staff.  Knowledge of A/V equipment is very helpful.

Physical Requirements

Evening Office Relief requires occasional periods of physical activity. Physical activity can include, but is not limited to extended periods of standing and walking, reaching, bending, and kneeling. Routinely sets up/moves tables, chairs and other equipment.  Extended period of sitting using a computer with a monitor and keyboard. Employees should be able to lift 10 lbs. consistently and 50 lbs. occasionally.

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Fountain Assistant

The fountain assistant is a three-season position that works spring, summer, and fall. This position is responsible for assisting with the day to day operations of the Camp store as well as assisting the fountain manager with daily responsibilities. The fountain assistant will, within reason, act as the point person with fountain related matters when the fountain manager is unavailable.  The fountain assistant will interact positively with guests at all times, creating a standard of excellent service for other staff to follow. Helps onboard and train the new seasonal staff. The fountain assistant reports to the fountain manager.

Physical Requirements

Frequently required to lift, carry and move 50-60 lbs of supplies, equipment, and materials.  Long periods of standing and walking. Occasionally kneeling, bending and reaching. Routinely sets up/takes down merchandise displays, moves tables, chairs and other equipment. Opens boxes, inspects equipment and furnishings, stacks shelves, etc.  Uses a computer with terminal and keyboard for extended periods of time. 

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Head of Housekeeping Assistant

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Kitchen Staff

Duties include food preparation, buffet and salad bar set-up, inventory rotations, and kitchen sanitation. Dinner is either plated by kitchen staff or served buffet-style. Prior culinary experience is preferred but not mandatory. The schedule is normally split into two shifts per day. Kitchen staff typically work 35-40 hours per week.

Physical Requirements

Kitchen positions require constant physical activity, including, but limited not to standing, walking, reaching, grasping, bending and kneeling. Employees should be able to lift 10 lbs. consistently and 50 lbs. occasionally. Kitchen employees will spend a majority of their time standing for this position.

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Nightwatch Relief

Works three days of all purpose shifts and conducts nightwatch duties two nights a week from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Nightwatch responsibilities include upholding the quiet hours policy, cleaning the Lodge, setting meeting rooms, making security walks around Camp, and responding to any guest needs at night. The job is labor-intensive, solitary and involves frequent lifting. Ability to work with minimal supervision, diplomacy with guests and staff and attention to detail are essential. The nightwatch relief works 15 hours per week in the specialized capacity and 20-25 hours in all purpose shifts.

Physical Requirements

Nightwatch Relief positions require constant physical activity, including, but not limited to standing, walking, reaching, grasping, bending and kneeling. Employees should be able to lift 10 lbs. consistently and 50 lbs. occasionally.

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Office Assistants

Perform general clerical and front desk duties in and around the front office, assists regular office staff with guest relations, and helps to monitor Camp operations and troubleshoot any issues that arise in the evening hours. Must have decision-making abilities, communication skills, and a professional demeanor. Good computer skills and customer service experience are essential; knowledge of audio-visual equipment is a plus. Office assistants spend approximately 10-15 hours per week in the office and 20-25 hours per week doing general all purpose shifts.

Physical Requirements

Office Assistant positions require constant physical activity, including, but not limited to, standing, walking, reaching, grasping, bending and kneeling. Employees should be able to lift 10 lbs. consistently and 50 lbs. occasionally.

Routinely sets up/moves tables, chairs and other equipment. Extended periods of standing, walking, and sitting. Regularly uses a computer with a monitor and keyboard.

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