Food Service Director

Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa • Boone, IA

5d

About The Position

The Food Service Director oversees all food service and food service staff at camp, including kitchen and outdoor cooking. The role plans and prepares balanced, kid-friendly, budget-conscious meals that accommodate food allergies and dietary restrictions, with input from the Kitchen Team and approval from the Camp Director. The Director also orders food and groceries, prepares and serves assigned meals, trains and manages kitchen staff, supervises kitchen opening and closing, and ensures compliance with American Camp Association and Iowa Health Department standards.

The position is seasonal, scheduled from May 23 through August 11. Shifts are Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for breakfast, Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for lunch, and Sunday through Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Pay starts at $18 per hour. The workday follows the camp’s daily schedule, and time off is coordinated with the Camp Director. Work may involve extreme weather and temperatures.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be certified as a ServSafe Manager; training is available.
• Must be a member of GSUSA or willing to become one.
• Must believe in the mission of GSUSA and GSGI.
• Must be certified in CPR/First Aid or able to become certified.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Familiarity with food preparation, food safety, and food allergens.
• Knowledge of kitchen operations and cooking equipment.
• Ability to train other staff members.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be authorized to work without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare balanced, kid-friendly, budget-conscious meals that accommodate allergies and dietary restrictions, with input from the Kitchen Team and approval from the Camp Director.
• Place food and grocery orders in a timely manner.
• Ensure the kitchen meets American Camp Association and Iowa Health Department standards.
• Manage and train kitchen staff and enforce kitchen and camp guidelines.
• Prepare, cook, and serve assigned meals.
• Supervise opening and closing of the kitchen during the summer season.
• Maintain accurate and current temperature charts, inventory sheets, food orders, invoices, and receipts.
• Participate in the annual health inspection with the State of Iowa Inspector.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Paid training

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed