Assistant Head Cook

Adventure Unlimited•Buena Vista, CO

About The Position

The Assistant Head Cook directly supports the head chef/head cook and assists with kitchen management and menu execution. In the head chef/head cook’s absence, this position may assign staff duties or close out a shift. The role is hourly and open to applicants 18 years of age or older. A Food Safety Certification course is provided. The posting also describes Head Cook, Kitchen Staff, and Lodge Manager positions. The Head Cook runs one of the A/U Ranches kitchens during summer programming, planning and executing menus and leading a team serving groups of up to 200 people. Kitchen Staff work as line cooks under the head chef/head cook on a short-term or season-long basis; previous kitchen experience is a plus but not required. The Lodge Manager manages counselor-in-training and staff lodge/dish crews and maintains the lodge and other shared spaces. Qualifications listed for the roles include commitment to Christian Science and Adventure Unlimited’s mission, familiarity with food service and food safety, understanding of nutrition and dietary needs, and the ability to obtain required certifications. Applicants should be self-motivated, able to work independently, and interested in working as part of a team.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have experience in a kitchen environment and managing kitchen staff.
Be willing to learn new things and bring creativity and efficiency to kitchen work.
Be devoted to the study and application of Christian Science and live according to Adventure Unlimited Community Standards.
Be committed to Adventure Unlimited’s mission of service to Christian Science youth and families.
Have familiarity with the food service profession and an understanding of food safety.
Understand nutrition, allergen, and dietary needs.
Have knowledge of Colorado Health Department regulations and the ability to obtain required certifications.
Be self-motivated and able to work independently.
Desire to work as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Enjoy time in the kitchen supporting food and fellowship.
Knowledge of hotel, catering, or ranch operations, possibly including budget forecasting, maintenance operations, customer relations, program activities, and security and safety protocols.