Assistant Kitchen Manager (Bear Creek Aquatic Camp)

Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana•Benton, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Kitchen Manager supports day-to-day food service operations at Bear Creek Aquatic Camp, an overnight summer camp owned and operated by Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana. The role serves meals to campers, staff, volunteers, and other camp guests, helping ensure everyone receives a high caliber of service. Duties include assisting with menu planning, preparing three daily meals, accommodating special diets, maintaining inventory, and keeping the industrial kitchen clean and safe. The position also supports camp staff in emergencies and performs other assigned duties. This is a seasonal camp position with long, non-traditional work hours. The role typically does not work at night and has intermittent downtime between meals, as well as breaks between camp sessions. Staff may sleep in the Lodge or nearby, where air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and restrooms are available; living off-site is also an option. The kitchen is air conditioned and equipped with manual and mechanical food service equipment. The position involves exposure to common kitchen cleaners and requires tactful, congenial interactions with people displaying a range of moods and behaviors.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Safe-Serve and First Aid/CPR certifications, or willingness to obtain them.
At least 6 months of customer service experience.
At least 6 months of industrial kitchen experience.
6 months to 1 year of prior kitchen or restaurant management experience.
Prior experience cooking and serving 50–150 people per day.
Documented experience preparing meals for people with restricted diets and/or food allergies.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Valid driver's license and a safe driving record meeting company standards.
Meet camp employment standards and applicable state, federal, and ACA requirements.
Be adaptable, organized, and team-oriented, with strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
Availability for non-traditional hours, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends.
Proficient understanding of sanitation and workplace safety regulations.
Proficient understanding of nutrition guidelines, food handling, preparation—including safe preparation for restricted diets and allergies—and cooking procedures.
Understand and comply with food safety and temperature standards.
Understand safe use of common kitchen cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work quickly and efficiently and work well as part of a team.
Access to reliable transportation.
Complete a background check and provide required forms and details.
Support the Girl Scout mission, vision, and values and live by the Girl Scout Promise and Law.

Responsibilities

Assist with daily food service operations, including preparation and cleanup.
Help plan and prepare balanced meals for campers, staff, and volunteers.
Ensure special diets, including allergy-sensitive, gluten-free, and vegetarian meals, are prepared accurately.
Coordinate with staff on travel and pack-out meals.
Maintain food and supply inventory.
Support kitchen cleanliness, sanitation, and equipment upkeep.
Ensure the kitchen meets health and safety standards.
Assist in emergencies as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Support the council’s mission, vision, and values and embrace diversity and pluralism in council work.
Provide exemplary customer service and effective communication with internal and external customers.
Report incidents of abuse or potential abuse involving campers to appropriate authorities.
Use council resources responsibly and report safety concerns.
Submit health history and physical before camp.