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Cook/Prep Cook Full or Part Time

Join our team at Wolf Ridge! We’re currently seeking Kitchen Staff for either a full OR part-time positions. No experience? No problem! We’ll provide training to the right individual. Enjoy a fantastic work environment, complimentary meals, and a great community of people to work alongside, all while you’re making a difference in the lives of hundreds of children every week. Prep Cooks start with a competitive wage of $17 per hour, plus eligibility for paid time off benefits with 30 or more hours worked. Full time Cooks start at $19-21/hr dependent upon experience. Full time employees have a fabulous benefit package that includes many different offerings including but not limited to fully paid life and disability insurance premiums, three levels of health insurance from which to choose, employer contributions into your health savings account, and a 7% retirement plan match. Our campus spans 2,000 acres of breathtaking, ecologically diverse landscapes including forests, lakes, streams, and wetlands – making it a truly unique and spectacular place to work!

Prep Cook – Full Description

Cook – Full Description

How to Apply

To apply, please complete an online application.  For questions, call 218-353-7414, extension 100

About Wolf Ridge

Established in 1971, Wolf Ridge was the first environmental learning center (ELC) in the country to be accredited as a K-12 school. We’re recognized nationally and internationally as a leader in environmental education.  Our experienced naturalists work with school groups looking for outdoor, hands-on learning. We offer over 50+ lessons that build awareness, curiosity, and sensitivity to the natural world. In the process, we promote self-awareness and leadership. Wolf Ridge operations are conducted on a 2,000-acre main campus in Finland, Minnesota with a 400-bed facility, along with a 68-acre Lake Superior campus just down the road.

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