Head Cook

ADVENTURE UNLIMITED • Buena Vista, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Head Cook runs one of the A/U Ranches kitchens during summer programming. The role involves planning and executing menus and leading an efficient kitchen team to provide high-quality food for groups of up to 200 people. Experience producing food for large groups and/or a background in catering or restaurant work is relevant. Food Safety Manager Certification is required; the course and certification are provided.

The posting also describes Assistant Head Cook, Kitchen Staff, and Lodge Manager roles, but those are separate positions. The listed qualifications include commitment to Christian Science and Adventure Unlimited’s mission, food-service and food-safety knowledge, organization, communication, collaboration, and the ability to work independently.

Requirements

• Experience in food production for large groups and/or a background in catering or restaurant work.
• Ability to plan and execute a menu.
• Ability to run an efficient team.
• Food Safety Manager Certification; the course and certification are provided.
• Devotion to the study and application of Christian Science and living according to Adventure Unlimited Community Standards.
• Commitment to Adventure Unlimited’s mission of service to Christian Science youth and families.
• Familiarity with the food-service profession and understanding of food safety, nutrition, allergen and dietary needs, and Colorado Health Department regulations.
• Ability to obtain required certifications.
• Knowledge of hotel, catering, or ranch operations, possibly including budget forecasting, maintenance operations, customer relations, program activities, and security and safety protocols.
• Willingness to learn State of Colorado child care rules related to food-service operations.
• Ability to efficiently manage large amounts of information.
• Highly organized, detail-focused, with strong follow-through.
• Effective communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Ability to use Google Workspace for collaboration.
• Willingness to learn new platforms, including Slack and PayCom.
• Desire to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Run one of the A/U Ranches kitchens during summer programming.
• Plan and execute menus.
• Lead an efficient team delivering high-quality food to groups of up to 200 people.

What This Job Offers

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