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Food Prepper and Packer
Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Tour Outfitter is seeking a meticulous and organized individual to oversee food preparations for adventures out of our Moab, Utah office. As the food prepper and packer, you are a vital part of the Mild to Wild Team! Quality food and presentation is a huge part of the customer experience that can make or break a guest’s trip. Under the guidance of management, you will be responsible for ordering/shopping for food, packing all coolers and boxes before guides rig the trips, following proper storage procedures of food at our warehouse, printing menus for each trip, restocking any food that comes back from a trip and so much more!
This job is very important as you are responsible for those going out in the backcountry not only having enough to eat, but all of the ingredients for delicious well prepared, and presented food on our all-inclusive overnight river trips. We take a lot of pride in our tours and food is an important integral part of every trip. Being available to work different hours each week with a non consistent set schedule, but rather, the times needed based on trip departures and returns is very important in this position.
Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours has been the Southwest’s adventure and whitewater experts for over 25 years. Started by Molly & Alex Mickel, Mild to Wild has grown from a small booth in downtown Durango, to running trips all over Arizona, Utah, & Colorado. With the addition of Adventure Bound USA in 2018, Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours expanded to open an office in Moab, UT, and run multi-day trips on legendary river sections such as Gates of Lodore, Yampa, Desolation Canyon, & Cataract Canyon. Mild to Wild is thrilled to carry on the nearly 70 year legacy of Adventure Bound River Expeditions. Our mission is to enrich our guests' lives with an escape in the outdoors creating a deeper connection with nature, family, and new friends.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Meet and exceed NPS and all state food safety precautions are.
Responsible for ordering/shopping for food.
Packing all coolers and boxes before guides rig the trips.
Restocking any food that comes back from a trip
Help out in other areas of the operation like driving, warehouse, etc.
Qualifications:
Must have a good driving record as well as a valid driving license.
Good work references.
Be organized and efficient and pay attention to details.
Be able to lift 40-50 pounds.
Current Food Handler Certification or willingness to obtain this.
Background in food ordering and portioning.
Restaurant experience is a plus.
Have a positive attitude and be adaptable to change.
Enjoy working with others in the outdoor industry.
River running experience would be a plus.
Understanding of proper food storage and handling.
Commitment:
Weekly schedules will be matched to scheduled trips every two weeks. Flexibility will be important as we meet demand as it comes in. A rough idea of seasonal time commitment is below:
Hire start date as early as March with a commitment through November 1st (Hire and end dates are flexible to accommodate school scheduled).
Compensation and Benefits:
Starts at $12.75/hr depending on experience
Join in the fun and go along Mild to Wild adventures.
Join a winning team with opportunities for growth.
Access to pro-deal discounts on outdoor gear.
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