Camp Cook
Title: Camp Sharing Meadows Cook – Summer
Duration: 6 weeks (June 13-July 29th, 2022. No camp July 2nd-8th, 2022.)
Pay: $23.33 per meal, $350 per 15 meals per week, $2100 total for 6 weeks
Supervisor: Emily Archambault
Description: What’s Camp Sharing Meadows, and how can you become involved in this unique, life-changing camp as one of our cooks?
- What we do: Camp Sharing Meadows is a week-long values retreat for other-abled adults (otherwise known as adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities). Here, the Campers have the opportunity to participate in traditional camp activities, socialize with their peers, and, most importantly, grow spiritually!
- When and Where: Our summer contract starts on June 13th and ends July 29th, 2022. There will be no camp from July 2nd-8th, 2022. Each week of camp starts with training at 2 PM CST on Sunday and ends at approximately 2:00 PM CST on Friday afternoon. Before our summer contract, we’re hoping that all camp staff come to the May Mini--Camp from May 13-15th (more details forthcoming). Camp is held in the St. Timothy Center in Rolling Prairie, IN.
- Who’s Involved: Camp is composed of approximately 25 campers, 1 Assistant Camp Director, 8-10 Camp Ministry Interns, 2 Cooks, and 1 Nurse. Our focus is promoting equality among campers and staff to create a place where everyone is valued and respected for their unique personalities and talents.
Basic Requirements: A Camp Cook cooks with 1 other Cook for up to 3 meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) a day. A Cook would be responsible for the preparation, the cooking, the serving, and the cleanup of each meal. A Cook is also responsible for bringing the next day’s food out of the freezer to thaw in the refrigerator, if necessary. If certain food items are running low, or other Cooking necessities are needed, it is the Cook’s responsibility to notify the Director of Camp Programming. It is NOT the Cook’s responsibility to purchase or supply any items for camp unless previously arranged with the Director of Camp Programming. Camp cooks are not required to stay overnight in the camp building, although accommodations may be made if needed.
Training or Requirements: No experience is necessary to be a Camp Cook, though previous experience cooking is appreciated and helpful in the position. A Cook must demonstrate patience, tolerance, and a caring nature when working with other-abled adults over the age of 18. 18+ years old, First Aid and CPR certified. Additional training is provided in the required orientation held two hours before each camp worked.
Organization Overview: The Share Foundation is a non-profit organization that exists to serve other-abled people and their families in Northwest Indiana. We foster a peaceful, rural, and Christian community for the other abled on 185 acres of land - Sharing Meadows. Here, we have a residential program with 5 villages that are home to 27 other-abled adults. We also have six week-long summer camp/values retreat at Sharing Meadows where other abled adults can socialize in a peaceful, loving environment.
Contact Information:
Emily Archambault
Share Foundation
Rolling Prairie, IN 46371
P.O. Box 400
Email: camp@sharefoundation.org
Phone: 219-778-2585
Fax: 219-778-2582
Apply TODAY! Applications close March, 1st 2022 and preference will be given to those who apply early.