Job Description
Job Description
Help communities get back on their feet after hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and other disasters.
Connect Staffing is recruiting for a leading disaster recovery support company that deploys rapidly-built base camps that house and feed utility crews restoring power for residents throughout the Gulf Coast region.
If the idea of dropping into the heart of a recovery zone, working long hours, traveling on short notice, and pitching in wherever you’re needed excites you —we want to meet you.
What We’re Looking For
- Go-anywhere attitude – willing to travel nationwide (often to remote locations)
- Disasters don’t pick convenient places.
- Long, variable shifts – 12 to 16-hour days are common
- Speed is essential in recovery ops.
- Pressure resilience – calm, clear thinking under stress
- Our guests (and teammates) count on us when conditions are toughest.
- Cross-functional mindset – happy to jump between roles if your skills can help elsewhere on site
- Small teams, big missions—everyone lends a hand.
- Humanitarian spirit – genuine motivation to serve communities in crisis
- This work is about people first.
Open Culinary Roles
Cook Prepares large-batch meals according to established menus, recipes, and portion standards to support the camp’s daily food service. This role handles food preparation, cooking, and basic station setup and cleanup while maintaining high standards of safety, sanitation, and quality. The Cook follows direction from the Lead Cook or Banquet Chef, works collaboratively with other kitchen staff, and contributes to the smooth, efficient operation of the camp kitchen. $34 / hr + OT and travel pay.Lead Cook (Production Manager) Supports daily kitchen operations by directing line staff in the preparation of large-batch meals for the camp’s regular meal service. This role focuses on executing set menus, maintaining food quality and portion standards, and ensuring timely meal production. The Lead Cook serves as a hands-on team leader during daily service, manages prep schedules, enforces safety protocols, and steps in wherever needed to keep service on track, reporting to the Head or Banquet Chef as required. $40 / hr + OT and travel pay.Banquet Chef (Food Service Manager) Oversees the planning, preparation, and execution of large-scale meals in a high-volume camp kitchen. This role includes coordinating menus, supervising production timelines, managing staff during service, and ensuring consistency, quality, and food safety in batch cooking. The Banquet Chef works closely with the Front-of-House Lead and Site Manager to align food service with event needs and maintains operational control over kitchen logistics. $50 / hr + OT and travel pay.Preferred Qualifications for All Positions
Live in the Southeastern or Eastern US for priority deployment opportunities during the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.Have transportation such a personal vehicle to travel to deployment sites in states such as TX, LA, FL, SC, or NC.Have related experience in large volume cooking and kitchen management (for leadership roles).Be over 18, authorized to work in the US for any employer, and able to pass a background check and drug test.Prior experience with disaster recovery camps, cruise lines, or institutional settings in roles such as line cook, prep cook, hot side cook, executive chef, sous chef, production chef, catering chef, camp chef, institutional cook, cafeteria cook, utility cook, or kitchen manager or similar is a big plus!You’ll Thrive Here If You…
Operate well under pressure and find purpose in urgent, mission-driven work.Enjoy travel and can live on-site in camp accommodations for multi-week deployments.Embrace teamwork —helping in the kitchen one hour, unloading supplies the next.Value safety and professionalism even in rugged environments.Compensation & Logistics
Competitive hourly pay with overtime after 40 hrs / week. Many people come back year after year for the major OT potential.All meals and lodging provided while deployed.Travel pay at $75 per day + mileage + hourly wage.After applying, you will receive an SMS invite to an AI-based interview to learn more about your skills and experience. This interview helps us understand your qualifications and experience, and candidates who complete it will receive first consideration. Please expect a text message from (302) 405-6282 within 30 minutes of submitting your application.
