Long-term Positions

An overview of the Canonicus facility and the food service program: The American Baptist Churches of RI (ABCORI), comprised of 77 churches within the state, is the owner/operator of Canonicus Camp & Conference Center.  Our conference and retreat center operates year-round.  We cook and serve delicious, freshly prepared meals to our guests from our Meadowwood Conference Center kitchen. We also deliver hot meals to guests at Shaub Lodge that overlooks Lake Adams.    From September through May, the bulk of our food service preparation occurs between Thursday and Sunday.  During the months of June, July and August, we host up to 150 conference and retreat guests on site 24/7 and also operate a 9-week accredited camping program for youth ages 4 - 18.

Kitchen Supervisor/Cook - Fall: 2008

We are currently seeking a Kitchen Supervisor/Cook to join our team and work in a support position with our Food Service Manager for a minimum of 30 hours per week.  This position includes health benefits and requires the applicant to hold a current food service safety license with the state of RI.  Desirable candidates will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in a cook position or kitchen supervisory role. For an application, please download by accessing the links below.

Maintenance Staff Person - Fall: 2008

This is a part time position for someone who has skills in building and grounds maintenance.

Interviews for these positions will begin in September.

For either of the above-mentioned positions, please send a completed application, including a cover letter, directly to Liz Lussier, Director of Administration, via email, Liz@abcori.org, as described within the document.

For detailed Job Position Descriptions, please contact Colleen Tolhurst, Administrative Assistant to the Director, at 1-800-294-6318 x 110. 

                                        
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