What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Head Chef position at Birch Trail Camp - Minong, WI?
Head Chef
About Birch Trail Camp: Birch Trail is a traditional summer camp for girls aged 7-15 located in Minong, Wisconsin. We provide a safe, fun, and non-competitive summer camp environment for 200 campers and 100 staff. While in camp, the girls have the opportunity to do a wide variety of activities, including canoeing, sailing, swimming, tennis, water skiing, climbing, land sports, horseback riding, arts & crafts, dance, yoga, and drama.
If you want to be in the outdoors, gain valuable leadership experience, and share your skills with others, then a summer at Birch Trail is for you! All staff members have the opportunity to use the camp facilities and enjoy all that camp has to offer. Our staff members regularly describe their experiences working at Birch Trail as “the summer of a lifetime.”
Job Responsibilities: Under the guidance of the Kitchen Manager, the Head Chef’s goal is to provide nutritious meals, in a timely fashion, to our 300 campers and staff; co-supervise 12 Kitchen Assistants; and ensure the kitchen facilities are kept in-line with national and state health and safety standards. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- As the Head Chef, you will:
- Oversee the preparation and service of daily meals for campers and staff, ensuring high-quality food and presentation.
- Collaborate with the Kitchen Manager to develop menus that accommodate a variety of dietary needs (e.g., vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free).
- Lead and mentor a team of kitchen staff, fostering a positive and efficient work environment.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards in all kitchen operations.
- Manage food preparation schedules to ensure meals are served on time.
- Assist with inventory management and ordering in coordination with the Kitchen Manager.
Preferred Experience: Applicants should have experience in working in a kitchen as either a chef or sous chef. A Head Chef should be a fun, patient, honest, caring and responsible person. All employees are expected to come to camp with current CPR certification or higher.
Compensation: We are looking for someone to work June 1st - August 11th. The compensation package is $competitive and includes room & board.
How to Apply: For more information about Birch Trail please visit www.birchtrail.com. You can also email todd@birchtrail.com directly.
www.birchtrail.com * 262-238-1263 *
Job Type: Contract
Work Location: In person
