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Head Cook

Salary: $7,400

Requirements

Kitchen Experience preferred
Must be 20–25 years of age by June 1, 2026
Love cooking and be able to run a commercial kitchen and cook for large numbers of campers (200+), oversee kitchen staff, and receive the Safe Serve Certification.
Be able to accommodate food allergies including lactose and gluten free foods.
Be able to convert recipes as needed.
Must have at least one year of post-high school work, college, or mission experience.
Must be patient and communicate well with others.
Must work well under pressure.

Overview

As the Head Cook at Brighton Camp, you’re not just making meals—you’re creating memories, feeding hearts and stomachs, and leading a happy, hardworking kitchen team that keeps camp running strong. With a love for cooking, strong organizational skills, and a positive attitude, the Head Cook sets the tone for a high-energy kitchen environment where both staff and campers feel supported and uplifted.
Each week, you'll help feed about 200 hungry campers and staff, lead a team of Assistant Cooks and Kitchen Specialists, and serve up delicious meals with a side of gospel-centered love and laughter. You’ll work closely with the Brighton Leadership to keep everything running smoothly, spiritually, and on schedule. You’ll feed more than just stomachs—you’ll feed spirits. Your kitchen will be a place where love is served, laughter is shared, and lifelong friendships are formed.

Key Responsibilities

Run the kitchen like a pro—organizing your team, prepping meals, and keeping things clean and calm.
Lead your team with kindness, patience, and good humor—even when the pancakes won’t flip right.
Report to and accept direction from the Camp Kitchen Counsel.
Follow all Safe Serve and state food handler’s requirements to keep everyone safe and healthy.
Uplift your team through service, laughter, encouragement, and Christlike leadership.
Work with camp leaders to stay synced with the schedule—no one wants lunch at 3pm.
Love the gospel and want to share it—even while chopping onions.

Assistant Cook

Salary $6,300

Requirements

Proven Kitchen Experience preferred, but not necessary.
Must be a high school graduate.
Must be 18–25 years of age by June 1, 2026.
Must have at least one year of work experience.
Must be patient and communicate well with others.
Must be willing to accept direction from the Head Cook and camp leadership.
Lead and support kitchen specialists.

Overview

As an Assistant Cook at Brighton Camp, you’re the Head Cook’s go-to gal, helping make the kitchen the heart of camp. You're helping to create memories, feeding hearts and bellies, and leading a happy, hardworking kitchen team that keeps camp running strong. With a love for cooking, strong organizational skills, and a positive attitude, the AC sets the tone for a high-energy kitchen environment where both staff and campers feel supported and uplifted.
Each week, you'll help feed about 200 hungry campers and staff delicious meals with love and laughter. You’ll work closely with the Brighton Leadership to keep everything running smoothly, spiritually, and on schedule. You’ll feed more than just stomachs—you’ll feed spirits. The kitchen will be a place where love is served, laughter is shared, and lifelong friendships are formed. You’re a leader, a team player, a spiritual example, and a big part of making camp deliciously unforgettable.

Key Responsibilities

Make sure every plate is safe, satisfying, and served with a smile.
Follow directions like a pro from the Head Cook and Kitchen Council.
Follow all Utah Health Code rules to keep everyone safe and healthy.
Help run a tidy, organized kitchen—even in the middle of mac & cheese madness.
Keep morale high with kind words, teamwork, and a sprinkle of fun.
Work with camp leaders to stay synced with the schedule—no one wants lunch at 3pm.
Love the gospel and want to share it—even while chopping onions.

Kitchen Specialist

Salary: $5,000

As a Kitchen Specialist (KS) at Brighton Camp, you’ll make camp magic happen with a spatula in one hand and a smile on your face. You will help feed around 200 hungry campers and staff each week.

Requirements:

• Must be 16-17 years of age and have completed sophomore year of high school

• Must have a good attitude and work well with others

Description: As a Kitchen Specialist (KS) at Brighton Camp, you’ll make camp magic happen with a spatula in one hand and a smile on your face. You will help feed around 200 hungry campers and staff each week. You’ll be part of the behind-the-scenes crew that keeps everyone fueled, happy, and ready for hikes, crafts, and testimony meetings. You’ll play an essential role in keeping camp running strong—one delicious meal at a time. It’s a job that requires energy, teamwork, and a love for service—but don’t worry, there's still plenty of time for fun, friendship, and meaningful camp moments. Being a Kitchen Specialist means more than cooking—it means serving with love, fueling life-changing experiences, and becoming part of a team that keeps camp running with purpose and heart.

Responsibilities: (What you’ll do.)

• Help prepare three meals a day for the whole camp—yes, that’s breakfast, lunch, AND dinner!

• Follows directions both verbally and written like a pro from the Head Cook and Kitchen Council.

• Work closely with your KS crew—it’s all about teamwork and keeping the good vibes going

• Expect to be on your feet a lot—this job isn’t for the faint of heart (but it IS for the full of heart).

• Keep the kitchen sparkling and follow all Utah Health Code guidelines (because safety is cool).