Summer Camp Head Chef (Any Language)

Concordia College•Bemidji, MN

4d•$1,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Culinary Arts Manager, Summer Camp Head Chefs will work together with their kitchen staff to prepare culturally appropriate food for the campers. This position is the leader of the kitchen. They are responsible for ordering food, scheduling staff, production planning, and execution. If you love cooking or want to learn new skills while making friends from all over the world, join us this summer. Named one of Minnesota’s Best Summer Camps by Star Tribune readers for three years in a row, we bring language alive at Concordia Language Villages! In the beautiful North Woods of Minnesota, we create a place that is both culturally authentic and uniquely our own. At the Language Villages, everything from the music played to the dishes used in the dining hall reflects the culture each was designed to represent. That’s where you come in! Our dedicated staff is essential to creating the unique, immersive experience our participants have come to love. Share your passion for language and culture with the next generation and beyond by joining us at one (or more) of 14 Language Villages.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Interest in cooking and preparing culturally appropriate food
Culinary-related major or minor, or equivalent experience
Experience with planning menus and ordering food and supplies
Knowledge of sanitation practices and procedures
Willingness to learn and grow in culinary and leadership skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Exhibits maturity & good judgment
Demonstrate adaptability in changing situations
Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with quantity cooking at a camp, resort or public or private institution
Oral proficiency in the target language
Previous Concordia Language Villages or camping experience

Responsibilities

Research and prepare culturally appropriate ethnic recipes
Plan menus in conjunction with the dean one week in advance of a planned meal
Budget and purchase food supplies as needed in accordance with guidelines set by Concordia Language Villages
Prepare and serve meals with the assistance of the other kitchen staff
Schedule, supervise, mentor and provide feedback to kitchen staff
Uphold and enforce sanitary requirements in the kitchen in keeping with state regulations for health and safety.
Record menus, recipes, and kitchen policies: report challenges and suggestions at the end of the employment period
Professionalism - Approach others in a tactful manner; react well under pressure; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accept responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments
Adaptability - Adapt to changes in the work environment; manage competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
Organization support - Follow policies and procedures; complete projects and tasks correctly and on time; support organizations goals and values
Communication - Communicate effectively and appropriately; use good judgment as to what to communicate to whom as well as the best way to get that accomplished; speak in clear and credible manner, selecting the right tone for the situation and audience; listen to others and allow them to make their point
Ability to stand, use hands/fingers (dexterity) and lift up to 10 pounds continuously; walk, work in extreme heat, hear and listen, reach with hands and arms and lift up to 25 pounds frequently; sit, stoop, kneel, crouch; work with chemicals, work around noise, work in dirt/dust, work in extreme cold occasionally; operate kitchen equipment safely; determine the cleanliness of dishes, food contact surfaces and kitchen area; comply with Minnesota Food Code in food preparation; maintain appropriate inventory of food and supplies, work with the foods used to prepare our international cuisines without impact upon the worker’s physical health.
Be familiar with and abide by specific policies set forth in the “Personnel Policies,” which are designated by Concordia Language Villages administration and individual Village deans.
Read and become familiar with the responsibilities for your specific area of assignment.
After receiving your Staff Handbook and other material, read all the information carefully and thoroughly before arriving at the Village.
Report to orientation prior to your first session as designated by your staff agreement.
Assist with setting up the Village, preparing for the next session, and maintaining the Village throughout the session.
Speak the target language with villagers and staff members as much as possible.
Live in community living arrangements, assigned according to gender; nearly all positions include living and sleeping in a cabin or other housing unit with villagers (participants) of the same gender; positions that do not include living with villagers do include living with other staff members of the same gender.
Be prepared to use shared bathroom facilities assigned according to gender; shower and toilet stalls are private but situated within common bathroom areas shared with other staff and villagers.
Model standards for behavior and be sensitive to the health and welfare of the villagers.
Remain one day after your final session for cleanup, inventory, and evaluation of the program.
Be at least 16 years of age to be considered for a staff position.
Be at least 18 years of age to be considered for a staff position if you are not a United States citizen.
Emotional resiliency and cognitive abilities to carry out job responsibilities specifically in the busy, noisy, communal environment that is the Village.
Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships.
Ability to exercise good judgment and manage your own needs in order to maintain a youth-centered program.
Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with individuals and groups in respecting social and cultural diversity and to maintain appropriate boundaries.