About North Country School & Camp Treetops

Located on the outskirts of Lake Placid, NY, Camp Treetops and North Country School sit on a 333-acre campus amid majestic mountain peaks in New York State’s Adirondack Park. Since 1921 and 1938, respectively, we have been nationally renowned for pioneering educational programs rooted in progressive practices and experiential learning. Both Camp and School guide children to engage the natural world, take on intellectual and physical challenges in a nurturing community, and cultivate independence and creativity.

Position Overview

North Country School & Camp Treetops seeks a full-time/year-round kitchen cook. We work in several kitchens and provide farm-to-fork meals to our students, campers, and staff. Starting pay is commensurate with experience. We provide amazing benefits, including health insurance from day 1. We cook with produce that has been grown in our gardens or locally procured. Our pork and lamb have been raised on our farm and have been cared for by our staff and students. We buy other meats locally, sustaining our community. We also raise our own chickens and turkeys for both meat and eggs.

Our cooks have the opportunity to cook using their individual skills. We prepare meals from scratch every day and provide family-style meals. The menu is constantly changing, and individual creativity is encouraged.

This is a full-time position with two days off together each week and a schedule that allows you to be home at a reasonable time each night. We encourage all interested to apply.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of one year of professional experience in a school kitchen or restaurant
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions and recipes
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Able to work in a team environment and help in all aspects as needed
  • Experience working in an environment with children; provide supervisory guidance in providing direction to students/campers who work on various kitchen tasks
  • Strong knowledge of food handling and safety procedures
  • Strong passion for cooking and/or baking and creating dishes from various cultures
  • Have experience in preparing for various dietary needs, being conscious of allergens in food, and providing options to serve various food requirements
  • Must be able to lift to 50 lbs and be able to climb stairs

The Benefits of Working Here

In addition to a salary of $19–$20 per hour (based on experience), you will enjoy:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance from day one
  • 403(b) plan
  • Retirement plan, if you qualify
  • Personal time off during school vacations
  • Farm-fresh meals
  • On-campus access to miles of walking/hiking/skiing trails, rock climbing crag, and ski hill
  • Access to on-campus shop and studio spaces

How to Apply

Interested candidates can submit a resume to .

Our Mission and Values

North Country School & Camp Treetops strive to create a diverse and inclusive community that gives children the self-confidence, knowledge, skills, and values to lead fulfilling and productive lives while contributing to a more equitable and sustainable world.

We are a values-driven community and seek to have a positive impact on the world around us by living out our core values on and off campus:

  • Cultivate Community: We believe in the inherent value and contributions of every person, and in fostering connections to build and nurture a strong, inclusive community.
  • Walk a Mile: We believe that understanding and honoring every person’s unique worldview, experiences, and challenges is at the root of empathy and compassion.
  • Dig Deep, Keep Growing: We believe that by setting ambitious goals, working hard, and persevering, we build strength and character and set a course for lives of growth, purpose, and fulfillment.
  • Stay Curious: We believe in the power of creativity and wonder. We believe that curiosity about ourselves, other people, and the world around us leads to growth, innovation, and sometimes unconventional ideas.
  • Our Planet, Our Job: We believe in individual and collective responsibility for our planet, and in leading by example as a community that works to respect, protect, and restore the natural world.