Cookhouse Team Lead
About The Position
The Cookhouse Team Lead supports Roundup River Ranch’s mission by assisting with daily kitchen and food service operations. The role helps ensure high standards of food preparation, service, and sanitation while supporting the medical safety and dietary needs of campers, staff, and volunteers. The Team Lead helps create a high-quality and safe food experience for up to 200 people during assigned shifts and may oversee meal production as directed by the Food Services Manager. The position is seasonal and full-time, based at a camp in Gypsum, Colorado, and reports to the Food Service Manager. The schedule includes weekdays, weekends, and evenings, with 40 hours listed. The employee is not required to live at the campsite but must be available to support kitchen needs whenever camp is in session. The role requires sustained attention and stamina throughout the season, including the ability to observe and hear nearby activity and remain alert, friendly, courteous, and patient.
Requirements
- At least two years of kitchen leadership experience.
- ServeSafe Certification.
- Strong collaboration and team-building skills.
- Ability to apply best practices to meet special-diet needs, prevent cross-contamination, and protect high-risk populations.
- Ability to problem-solve and think creatively.
- Proven leadership and administrative abilities.
- Ability to work in a smoke-free, tobacco-free, drug-free (including medical and recreational marijuana), and alcohol-free facility.
- Passion for the Roundup River Ranch mission.
- Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including standing and walking or moving for 75% or more of the time and lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds.
- Must be available to support kitchen needs whenever camp is in session; residential accommodation at the campsite is not required.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of special-diet support.
- Nutrition or dietary schooling or experience.
- Strong collaboration and team-building skills are also described as required.
Responsibilities
- Apply best practices to meet special-diet needs, prevent cross-contamination, and protect high-risk populations.
- Keep all areas of the kitchen organized and sanitary each day.
- Support food deliveries and ensure goods are stored properly.
- Assist with food preparation, meal production, and meal service for meals and snacks for up to 200 people during assigned shifts.
- Oversee meal production during a shift when assigned by the Food Services Manager.
- Support daily maintenance of kitchen equipment and systems, including cleaning and sanitizing schedules, temperature logs, and chemicals.
- Work with kitchen staff and volunteers on daily and session duties.
- Support individual dietary needs and concerns of families and campers as directed by the Food Services Manager.
- Coordinate with the Dietary Aide and Food Services Manager to support dietary needs across camp, including Residential Life, Program, and Medical teams.
- Teach and assist camp staff and volunteers with safe and sanitary meal setup, service, and cleanup.
- Follow State of Colorado requirements, SeriousFun Children’s Network criteria, and American Camp Association standards.
- Maintain vigilance and stamina throughout the season, including the ability to observe and hear nearby activity and remain alert, friendly, courteous, and patient.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
