2027 Kitchen Coordinator - Rocky Mountain Program

Colorado Outward Bound School • Leadville, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Rocky Mountain Program (RMP) Kitchen Coordinator supports Colorado Outward Bound School’s mission by implementing dining hall systems that meet the needs of students and staff. As a member of the logistics team, the Kitchen Coordinator reports to the Associate Program Director (APD) of Logistics. The position prepares food for staff and participants according to a rotating menu, advises staff during meal-preparation shifts, manages dining hall inventory and restocking, and maintains kitchen cleanliness and sanitation systems.

This is a part-time, seasonal, nonexempt position running from mid-April to mid-October. The general schedule is approximately 22 days per month, based on five days out of seven, and may need to flex with programming needs. Weekend and/or holiday work is required according to the program calendar. The hourly pay rate is $22.00. Onsite housing options are available, and meals are provided on work days.

Colorado Outward Bound School is a nonprofit adventure-based education organization focused on personal growth through challenge and experience. The school celebrates diversity and strives to foster an inclusive environment for employees and students. It is an equal opportunity employer and has a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and neglect.

Requirements

• Personal commitment to and working knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Experience in customer service or hospitality and ability to create a welcoming dining environment for staff and students.
• Ability to work effectively on diverse teams and with people of diverse backgrounds and identities.
• Strong motivation, initiative, time management, and follow-through.
• Proactive communication and collaboration skills.
• One year of kitchen or related experience, including familiarity with safe food handling, kitchen and food sanitation systems, and nutritional or dietary accommodations.
• Attention to allergen and cross-contamination management when preparing meals for large groups.
• Food Manager License and State Food Manager ServSafe certification and training, or willingness to obtain them upon hire.
• If operating COBS vehicles, must have held a driver’s license for more than five years and have a clean driving record.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move at least 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience cooking and preparing meals for large groups.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee service of nutritious, creative, balanced meals for 50 or more staff and occasional student groups using a preset two-week rotating menu.
• Support dietary restrictions and allergen accommodations using established systems and food-safety practices.
• Coordinate inventory and restocking of food and supplies for the commercial and staff kitchens with the Associate Program Director of Logistics.
• Manage volunteer kitchen crews and prepare them for success on days off.
• Assist with planning and preparing meals for special events.
• Receive food deliveries, unpack them, and stock supplies.
• Work with logistics leadership to keep food inventories within budget.
• Maintain kitchen and dining-area cleanliness and sanitation, including cleaning workspaces, managing rags and apron stock, and following safety and sanitation regulations.
• Advise and support kitchen deep cleaning as needed.
• Report maintenance issues and concerns to the Facilities team.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• 56 hours of paid sick leave.
• Onsite housing options available.
• Meals provided on work days.
• Employee Assistance Program, including free counseling sessions.
• Outdoor professional gear discounts and prodeal eligibility.
• Access to a network of outdoor professionals through the international network of Outward Bound schools.
• Financial assistance may be available to obtain the required food manager certification after hiring.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed