Food Service & Hospitality Coordinator
About The Position
The Food Service & Hospitality Coordinator plays a critical leadership role in delivering exceptional camp experiences through nutritious meals, safe food service operations, and welcoming, well‑maintained facilities. This position oversees all aspects of the camp kitchen, serving a wide variety of programs including Outdoor Education field trips, Summer Day Camp, Summer Overnight Camp, Groups & Retreats, and Family Camp. In addition to food service leadership, this role supervises a hospitality team responsible for post‑group cabin turnovers and cleaning of shared spaces, ensuring Camp Carter is always safe, prepared, and guest‑ready.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Previous experience in food service management, institutional cooking, or camp/resort hospitality
- Supervisory experience, including staff training and scheduling
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health department requirements
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and peak camp seasons
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills
- Ability to work in an active outdoor camp environment
Nice To Haves
- culinary, hospitality, or food service training preferred
Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare, and oversee meals for a wide range of camp programs and group sizes
- Manage daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, service, and cleanup
- Ensure compliance with health department regulations, food safety standards, American Camp Association standards, and YMCA policies
- Order food, manage inventory, and control food costs within budget guidelines
- Accommodate dietary needs, allergies, and special requests whenever possible
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, and safety in the kitchen and dining areas
- Collaborate with camp leadership to support Groups & Retreats, conferences, and special events
- Coordinate cleaning plans and turnover schedules to ensure smooth transitions between groups
- Maintain open communication with program and operations staff to meet changing needs
- Contribute to a welcoming, organized, and professional camp environment for all guests and campers
- Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise kitchen and hospitality staff (seasonal and part‑time)
- Lead and support a team responsible for cabin turnovers and cleaning of facilities following group departures
- Provide coaching, feedback, and leadership to foster a positive, service‑oriented team culture
- Model YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility
Benefits
- competitive health, dental, and vision benefits
- Long-term disability
- a medical and dependent care reimbursement plan
- employee assistance plan
- free family membership
- discounts on Y programs including summer camps, enrichment classes, youth sports, childcare and more!
- Eligible to enroll in a 403 (b) tax-deferred account at beginning of employment
- 12% retirement paid by the YMCA upon meeting eligibility requirements
- Paid time off (PTO) based on hours worked and years of service
- Training and leadership development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
