Chef Manager - Camp Applehill
About The Position
Camp program is 9 weeks with year round opportunities available based on performance. Flexible Schedule- Mandatory Fun! Are you a culinary professional who’s passionate about food, leadership, and purpose? Join our camp nutrition team as a Chef Manager and bring your talent to a kitchen that nourishes campers and shapes futures. At Whitsons, we believe great food fuels great minds. As a Chef Manager, you’ll blend culinary skills with compassionate leadership to create a dining program campers love. You’ll not only manage meals—you’ll help build a kitchen that’s a cornerstone of community, health, and learning.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in culinary management (camp, school food service, or institutional setting a plus)
- Strong cooking skills with a focus on scratch preparation and batch cooking
- Knowledge of USDA meal requirements, production planning, and food safety standards
- A proactive leader who inspires teams and delivers results
- ServSafe certification
- Passion for feeding children and making a difference in the camp community
- College / Culinary degree preferred.
- FMP preferred.
- Safety training classes completed as required
- ServSafe Certification required
- OSHA Certification preferred but not required
- Local food safety certification, if required in jurisdiction of employment.
- All Microsoft Office Suite products
- Ability to learn new software programs
- Minimum 3-5 years of high volume food service management experience required.
Nice To Haves
- camp, school food service, or institutional setting a plus
- OSHA Certification preferred but not required
- Local food safety certification, if required in jurisdiction of employment.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily kitchen operations to deliver healthy, high-quality meals to campers and staff
- Supervise and train kitchen team members to ensure culinary excellence and efficiency
- Create menus that are nutritious, kid-friendly, and compliant with USDA nutrition guidelines
- Maintain food safety, sanitation, and inventory controls in alignment with health regulations
- Collaborate with camp administrators and nutrition staff to support camper well-being
- Manage production records, vendor orders, and kitchen budgets
- Foster a welcoming and inclusive kitchen culture focused on teamwork and accountability
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and retirement
- Paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
