What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Director position at Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas?
The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas is the Catholic Church in Northeast Kansas: Growing as Disciples of Jesus; Making Disciples for Jesus. Camp Kateri Tekakwitha is seeking to hire a temporary, full-time Kitchen Director, which will be responsible for supervising campers’ meal preparation, distribution and medical dietary conditions as reported by parents. This position will average 40 hours per week, with a flexible work schedule. This temporary, full-time paid position runs from May 19, 2025 - July 28, 2025.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee planning and preparing camp meals and snacks.
- Meet parents/guardians at registration to cover needed food accommodations.
- Oversee the cleaning of kitchen and supplies.
- Receive week long comprehensive staff training and additional certification/training.
- Relay concerns of campers to Directors and Assistant Directors.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the Camp Manual which outlines operations, virtuous behavior and standards of our accrediting body, the American Camping Association and their culinary training.
- Strong organization and logistic skills.
- Vision and ability to take concepts to reality.
- Ability to have a sense of urgency to respond to emergency situations.
- Strong leadership skills and keen social awareness.
- Ability to create clean and maintain orderly environments.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma.
- Safe Serve Certification (acquired on the job).
- Camp or related leadership experience is preferred.
Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Statement of Foundational Principles as they Relate to Employment, Code of Conduct policy and complete Safe Environment training before hiring.
