Assistant Kitchen Manager

Camp Fire Columbia•Sandy, OR

12d•$24

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting the Kitchen Manager with planning menus, ordering food according to set budget, managing kitchen inventory and supply requests, supervising the kitchen staff and volunteers for summer camp. This position is also responsible for ensuring that the campers and staff dietary needs and restrictions are safely met in coordination with the Program Director, Health Center Director, and Special Diets Cook.

Requirements

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employees or others.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
This position requires a valid Oregon Food Handler’s card, ServSafe Management certification, and First Aid & CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Ability to collaborate as part of a team.
Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively.
Self-starter, proactive.
Flexibility and willingness to adapt to the needs of the organization.
Always treats youth, coworkers, and volunteers with respect and kindness.
Ability to work under pressure and maintain a positive attitude.
Culturally responsive with a passion for developing youth to achieve their full potential.
Ability to implement a racial equity lens in the delivery of youth programming.
Open to receiving feedback and making on-going program adjustments.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage time and stress levels, and proactively solve problems.
Ability to lead and motivate others.
High level of professionalism, creativity, energy, organization, self-motivation, empathy, and patience.
Be a positive role model for youth and adults at all times.
Maintain integrity by following through on responsibility and by accepting and abiding by decisions regarding program and policy in a positive manner

Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day operations of Camp Namanu kitchen and food services areas including but not limited to supervision of kitchen staff, menu implementation, dietary restriction management, regular cleaning, inventory, and ensuring kitchen practices are compliant with Oregon Food Sanitation rules. Acts as back-up for Kitchen Manager when they are out.
Display excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with coworkers, volunteers, families, and contractors; including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure
Maintain adequate inventory, and ensure the rotation and timely use of kitchen supplies
Supervise and participate in the preparation of nutritious meals for youth, staff, and guests throughout summer programming and rental seasons
Provide quality options for those with special dietary needs
Maintain the organization and cleanliness of kitchen and food service areas
Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and the overall presentation of food
Comply with health and food safety standards and regulations
Inform and train camp staff about their responsibilities when in dining spaces including safety procedures, how to prep their campers, and any specific protocols to follow.
Maintain punctual, regular and predictable attendance.
Work collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
Respectfully takes direction from the supervisor.
Support the mission, purpose and leadership of Camp Fire and projects a positive image of Camp Fire.
Follow all safety guidelines
Other duties within the food department as assigned.