Head Cook

Adventure Unlimited•Buena Vista, CO

About The Position

The Head Cook runs one of the A/U Ranches kitchens during summer programming. The role plans and executes menus and leads an efficient kitchen team delivering high-quality food to groups of up to 200 people. 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. The Assistant Head Cook supports the head chef/head cook with kitchen management and menu execution and may direct staff or close a shift in the head cook’s absence. Kitchen Staff work as line cooks under the head chef/head cook, either short-term or for a season. The Lodge Manager supervises counselor-in-training and staff lodge and dish crews, maintains the cleanliness and atmosphere of the lodge and other shared spaces, and completes work left unfinished by the crews. The listed qualifications include commitment to Christian Science and Adventure Unlimited’s mission and community standards; familiarity with food service, food safety, nutrition, allergens, dietary needs, and Colorado Health Department regulations; and the ability to obtain required certifications. The organization also seeks knowledge of hotel, catering, or ranch operations; willingness to learn Colorado child care rules related to food service; organizational, communication, and collaboration skills; self-direction; comfort using Google Workspace; and willingness to learn Slack and PayCom.

Requirements

Food Safety Manager Certification is required; the course and certification are provided.
Experience in food production for large groups and/or a background in catering or restaurant work.
Devoted to the study and application of Christian Science and lives according to Adventure Unlimited Community Standards.
Committed 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, allergens, and dietary needs.
Understanding of Colorado Health Department regulations and ability to obtain required certifications.
Willingness to learn State of Colorado child care rules related to food service operations.
Able to efficiently manage large amounts of information.
Highly organized, detail-focused, and able to follow through.
Effective communication skills.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Able to use Google Workspace, including email, Drive, Calendar, and Sheets, for collaboration.
Willingness to learn new platforms, including Slack and PayCom.
Desire to work as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of hotel, catering, or ranch operations, possibly including budget forecasting, maintenance operations, customer relations, program activities, and security and safety protocols.