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Part-Time Summer Camp Kitchen Assistant


Company : Indiana University


Location : Helena, MT


Created : 2026-04-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

DepartmentEARTH AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES (BL-GEOL-IUBLA)Department InformationThe Judson Mead Geological Field Station (IUGFS) is a unique Indiana University (IU) facility located in Montana and operated by the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) for one of the nation's top ranked field geology programs. The facility includes a state-of-the-art classroom building, faculty housing units, kitchen and cafeteria facilities, student dorm rooms, accessory buildings, and a resident caretaker house. The IUGFS falls under the College of Arts and Sciences.During the summer months the facility is an active teaching campus with up to 100 students, faculty, and staff on-site. In the off-season it is used by outside groups and the winter is an active time for maintenance and improvements.The Field Station is in the Tobacco Root Mountains just south of Cardwell Montana; near Yellowstone National Park, Lewis and Clark Caverns, and the Butte-Anaconda mining district.Job Summary Performs general cleaning and maintains a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining hall Ensures that each staff member, guest, and visitor receives the highest caliber of service Maintains the highest level of sanitation in the kitchen Performs duties the head cook deems necessary Assists with food preparation Assists with cooking Assists with serving food Assists with kitchen and dining hall clean-up Sets table at breakfast and dinner Helps prepare and set up lunch for visitors to self-pack Assists with food service Assists with consolidation and proper food storage after meals Cleans up after meals and ongoing cleaning to maintain the highest level of sanitation in the kitchen Washes dishes and returns clean dishes to clean storage Prepares beverages Assists with grilling for cookout on weekends Sweeps and mops floors at end of day Provides meals for visitors and staff during summer camp programs Provides assistance to the Head Cook in preparing meals for special diets Prepares food and cleaning/organizing kitchen and appliancesQualificationsEDUCATIONRequired General knowledge at the high school levelWORK EXPERIENCEPreferred Food service experienceSKILLSRequired Good work ethic Ability to work well on a team Time management skillsPreferred Knowledge of food preparationWorking Conditions / DemandsThis position requires the ability to move heavy objects. Ability to remain stationary for long duration and work in adverse environmental conditions. This position requires the ability to discern sounds and work with hazardous materials. This position requires the ability to position oneself at lower levels and work with loud noises. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.Additional InformationThe employee is expected to live on-site at the Field Station. Room and board are included.Work Location633 South Boulder Road, Cardwell, MontanaAdvertised Salary$16.58 per hourBenefits OverviewFor full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental insurance Health savings account with generous IU contributions Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts Basic group life insurance paid by IU Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year Generous paid time off plans Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events Employee assistance program (EAP)Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.Job ClassificationCareer Level: Part Time EmployeeFLSA: NonexemptJob Function: Part Time EmployeeJob Family: Part Time Employee Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.Posting DisclaimerThis posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 businApply here: