Kitchen Chef/Staff

Overview

The New Jersey 4-H Camp is located within Stokes State Forest in Branchville, NJ. For the duration of the 8-week summer camp season, June 22nd-August 16th, kitchen staff work to provide daily meals for the 175 campers and 50 staff members residing at the L.G. Cook 4-H Youth Center for Outdoor Education. Kitchen Staff are responsible for all elements of running a cleanly, effective, and friendly kitchen commercial kitchen in our rustic residential environment. The goal of the 4-H Camp kitchen is to serve consistent meals appealing to our youth-aged population providing both sustenance and comfort. The menu will be accommodating to dietary needs and allergy restrictions. Kitchen Staff will be expected to help guide both counselor-level and volunteer kitchen assistants, and engage in active problem solving to overcome challenges and keep the meals on schedule and ensure that 4-H Camp population happy, healthy, and fed.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Kitchen Chef/Staff for the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Assists campers in an emergency, (fire, evacuation, illness or injury), and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.
• Operates commercial grade kitchen equipment safely.
• Operates a dishwasher and maintain the appropriate water temperature.
• Determines the cleanliness of dishes, food contact surfaces, and kitchen area; assess condition of food.
• Identifies and responds to environmental and other hazards, read prescriptions and health forms
• Lifts/unloads/moves food and supplies; lift dishes to their storage location.
• Communicates effectively with staff and campers.

FLSA: Nonexempt

Salary Details

$15.92 – $25/hourly

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status: Part Time

Working Hours

40

Daily Work Shift: Rotating

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment: Temporary Staff Appointment – Hourly

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school/vocational school education or equivalent.
• Previous kitchen experience required including ordering food, overseeing and scheduling cooks.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and campers.
• Desire and ability to work with children over an extended period of time.

Preferred Qualifications

• ServSafe Certification.

Equipment Utilized

• Commercial grade oven, stove, warmer boxes, kettle, Hobart dishwasher.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must have the physical strength to lift/unload/move food and supplies; lift dishes to their storage location.

Special Conditions

• Multiple Vacancies.
• Seasonal communal housing may be available for some positions.

Posting Open Date: 01/20/2026

Regional Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus: Off Campus

City

Branchville

State

NJ

Location Details

The work location for 4-H Camp Kitchen Staff is:

New Jersey 4-H Camp – L.G. Cook 4-H Youth Center for Outdoor Education

100 Struble Rd

Branchville NJ 07826