Prep Chef

RRR Seasonal Career Center • Gypsum, CO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Prep Chef supports Roundup River Ranch’s mission by performing daily kitchen and foodservice duties to ensure high standards of food preparation, service, and sanitation. The role helps meet the medical safety and dietary needs of campers, staff, and volunteers and contributes to a high-quality, safe food experience. The position is seasonal, full-time, non-exempt, and based at the camp in an office-based setting. The schedule may include weekdays, weekends, and evenings, with 40 hours listed. The Prep Chef is not required to live at the campsite in Gypsum, Colorado, but must be available to support kitchen needs whenever camp is in session.

Requirements

• Knowledge of special-diet support is beneficial.
• Ability to follow best practices to meet special-diet needs, prevent cross-contamination, and protect high-risk populations.
• Strong collaboration and team-building skills.
• Well-developed communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate or participate in kitchen tasks and camp activities, including walking, sitting, climbing, kneeling, crouching, stooping, and standing.
• Ability to problem-solve and think creatively.
• Ability to work in a smoke-free, tobacco-free, drug-free (including medical and recreational marijuana), and alcohol-free facility.
• Passion for the Roundup River Ranch mission.
• Availability to support kitchen needs whenever camp is in session.
• Ability and willingness to obtain ServeSafe Certification if not already certified.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a commercial kitchen is preferred.
• Knowledge of special-diet support is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Keep all areas of the kitchen organized and sanitary each day.
• Support food deliveries and ensure goods are stored properly.
• Assist with food preparation, meal production, and meal service for meals and snacks for up to 200 people, as assigned by the Team Lead or Food Service Manager.
• Support daily maintenance of kitchen equipment and systems, including completing cleaning and sanitizing schedules, temperature logs, and chemical-related tasks.
• Assist with dishwashing as assigned by the Food Service Manager or Team Lead.
• Work with kitchen staff and volunteers on daily and session duties.
• Support dietary needs across camp, including Residential Life, Program, and Medical teams, as directed.
• Teach and assist camp staff and volunteers with safe and sanitary meal setup, service, and cleanup.
• Follow State of Colorado requirements, SeriousFun Children’s Network criteria, and American Camp Association standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including supporting organization-wide and camp operational needs.

What This Job Offers

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