About the position

Since 1989, HFH Summer Camps has provided NYC children experiencing homelessness with summer camp experiences. For more information about our summer camp program, please visit us at www.hfhcamps.org. HFH Camps are a brilliant place to work: Our awesome summer team is a supportive, tight-knit group. We take care of each other, and we take care of our campers. We are all in this together and make a brilliant, rewarding difference in both the lives of our campers, our team, and ourselves. We are seeking an upbeat and resourceful leader/team player for the position of Camp Cook.

Responsibilities

• Work with the camp leadership to plan, implement, and adapt a camp meal program to the daily conditions of a sleepaway summer camp.
• Prepare and serve three meals and a snack per day, meeting schedules and timelines.
• Supervise kitchen and dining room staff for the implementation and development of an effective and enjoyable food service operation.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of all food and food-related items stored in the kitchen.
• Maintain standards regarding sanitation, appearance, and maintenance of the kitchen, equipment, grounds, and outdoor garbage area as set by HFH Summer Camps and the New York State Department of Health.
• Work with the Operations Director and other staff on the buying of food on a weekly basis.

Requirements

• Desire to work and live in the outdoors from June 9th to August 8th, 2025.
• Knowledge of and experience in group feeding operations for 100+ persons.
• Ability to prepare foods according to a diverse menu, mostly from scratch (except for baked goods).
• Knowledge of all aspects of Camp Kitchen and Dining Room management.

Nice-to-haves

• Three letters of reference.
• A physical exam by a licensed Medical Doctor and be up to date with all required immunizations.
• Additional special skills and certifications (First Aid, CPR, EMT, and others) are a plus.