Kitchen Manager (Camp Pennyroyal)
About The Position
Camp Pennyroyal, a 180-acre Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana overnight camp near Owensboro, Kentucky, serves Girl Scouts in grades 4–12. Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana seeks a full-time Kitchen Manager to lead day-to-day food service for youth and adults. The role includes planning menus, preparing three meals daily, maintaining and cleaning an industrial kitchen, ensuring health and safety standards, overseeing staff, and supporting camp members and guests. The position is seasonal, with a stated salary of $4,361. Staff receive room, board, and most meals. Work involves non-traditional and long hours; the Kitchen Manager typically does not work at night and has intermittent downtime between meals. The manager sleeps in the Lodge or nearby, with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and restrooms, sometimes near other staff or campers. The role is based in an air-conditioned camp kitchen equipped with manual and mechanical food-service equipment.
Requirements
- Current American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications, and current ServSafe certification.
- One year of childcare or youth-program experience.
- One year of supervisory experience.
- One year of administrative experience.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Ability to effectively manage financial and physical resources.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Valid driver's license.
- Must pass background checks and complete required forms.
- Support the Girl Scout mission and promote diversity and safety.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and participate in daily food service operations.
- Plan menus and order food and supplies with camp leadership.
- Coordinate special dietary needs with the Health Supervisor.
- Prepare balanced meals and maintain accurate inventory.
- Ensure sanitation, maintenance, and facility upkeep.
- Supervise the Assistant Kitchen Manager and Kitchen Aide.
- Manage emergencies appropriately.
- Support camp activities and perform other duties as assigned.
- Support all camp members and guests.
Benefits
- Room and board, including most meals.
- Supportive community environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
