Kitchen Manager - Summer 2027 (Outward Bound California, Midpines CA - Housing + Meals)

Outward Bound California is hiring a seasonal Kitchen Manager for its summer 2027 High Sierra basecamp in Midpines, in the Sierra Nevada foothills about 30 miles west of Yosemite. The Kitchen Manager feeds the large seasonal staff at basecamp. Training begins in early May 2027 and work runs through mid-to-late September. Employer housing in weatherport living quarters and meals are provided while on contract. Pay is not itemized per position in the listing; compensation varies by role, and application deadlines fall between January 1 and January 22 depending on the position. The same posting also lists Logistics Coordinator, High Sierra Intern and Backpacking Instructor roles.

Plan and prepare lunch and dinner for the seasonal basecamp staff, keep breakfast and kitchen supplies stocked, and oversee the commercial kitchen so it meets health and serving regulations.

Experience managing or cooking in a high-volume or commercial kitchen and knowledge of food safety rules. The listing says no experience is required overall, but see the application for position-specific requirements. Housing is shared employer-provided basecamp living quarters; single occupancy is not available. The listing does not mention visa sponsorship.