Summer Residential Camp Kitchen Leads
About The Position
For over 20 years, Avid4 Adventure has empowered kids to live active outdoor lifestyles through our unique outdoor programming. The Kitchen Manager will lead the dining service operations at each camp by managing top quality food and workplace safety for up to one hundred and fifty people. The Kitchen Manager will work with the Assistant Director of Operations to ensure that all aspects of our food service is top-notch and dynamic to the feedback from the season. Shift Leads are responsible for overseeing their shift operations including ensuring food safety compliance, timely preparation, great customer service, and mentorship of Kitchen Assistants. Candidates will be considered for multiple Kitchen positions including our Kitchen Manager and our Kitchen Shift Lead roles depending on experience and skills. We will discuss all roles and responsibilities as part of the interview process. Kitchen Staff are an integral part of what of our strong Avid Community! Kitchen staff are encouraged to Live Balanced on their time off whether that be participate in camp activities and sports, enjoy the outdoors on and around our beautiful campgrounds, and find ways to build Community with others on the team including other staff and campers
Requirements
- Minimum 20 years of age
- Experience leading a commercial kitchen and managing kitchen staff of 4 - 7 for Kitchen Manager. Experience working as a shift lead (preferably in a commercial kitchen setting) for our Kitchen Shift Lead
- Basic/Community First Aid and CPR required prior to the start of camp
- ServSafe is required, and we will cover the cost of this certification
Responsibilities
- Oversee safety & risk management of kitchen operation to maintain an efficient, clean kitchen
- Manage all dietary restrictions so that all campers and staff have plenty to eat with variety
- Work to keep kitchen in compliance with state regulations
- Prepare and serve delicious, nutritious meals for all campers and staff
- Work with Leadership Team to manage and provide for different programs, including backpacking groups, continental breakfasts, and cookie raids
- Coordinate with the Assistant Director of Operations and Overnight Camp Food Service Manager on food orders
- Engagement with the campers and staff to be part of the camp experience
- Manage and lead dining services team for team cohesion, commitment, and enjoyment within positions
- Oversee the staff schedule to make sure there is fair coverage for the summer season
Benefits
- Housing is available on-site in our cabins. Facilities are shared with our other staff and campers and include sleeping arrangements, full bathrooms and showers, and laundry on site. Room and board is available for a $115/weekly deduction and includes all meals!
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