Head Chef/Food Service Director @ Summer Camp in Maine!

Head Chef/Food Service Directorleads the kitchen and front of house teams in providing high-quality, healthy meals to around 150 campers and staff for 10 weeks, each summer. This is a great, expenses-free opportunity for anyone who will appreciate our rustic, natural setting!

Camp Wawenock is an incredibly beautiful and welcoming environment for the right person to enjoy. This could also be a great opportunity for two people who would be comfortable sharing a room, should there be a significant other or friend in your life who might also enjoy living and working at Camp - whether in food service or in another capacity.

Friendly work environment, appreciative community, positive atmosphere.

FSD plans menus for regular and special dietary needs populations. FSD orders all food, dry goods and cleaning supplies, and is Head Chef/Leader of the food prep team of 3-4 people.

FSD trains and is responsible for supporting/supervising the 4-5 Food Service Assistants (FSA). The FSA's set tables, clean dining room and non-prep kitchen surfaces, wash dishes, run pot sink, serve and replenish food during meals, help with occasional 'to go' meal distribution, salad bar refills, etc. Once the team's routines are established, FSD is not expected to be present at all times Food Service Assistants and cooks are working/cleaning-up, etc. FSD will have some time to enjoy the Camp's setting, relax between shifts, try some camp activities, etc.

Typically, the Food Service Assistants and sometimes the Cooks are educated, personable, hard-working international students who are part of a cultural exchange program. On average, more than half the team returns each summer. They take pride in their work and are amenable and great to work with, and enjoy being part of the Food Service Team and larger Camp community.

All staff work six days per week during the season. FSD, as the Manager/Head Chef, will generally put in more weekly hours than the rest of the team, who should be able to get their work done in 40-45 hours per week, or so, with efficient planning/production and proper scheduling.

Previous FSD will be happy to chat with any applicant about what it's like to work at Camp.

For a look at the beautiful setting and atmosphere at Camp Wawenock, check out https://campwawenock.com to see pictures and videos of Camp. To be considered for the FSD/Executive Chef role, please send resume and brief cover letter outlining your culinary qualifications and leadership experience and your interest working in a summer camp environment.

In closing, Camp Wawenock is an incredibly beautiful and welcoming environment for the right person to enjoy. This could also be a great opportunity for a couple who would be comfortable sharing a room, should there be a significant other in your life who might also enjoy living and working at Camp - whether in food service or in another capacity.

We look forward to connecting soon!
Related keywords: food service director, head chef

Contract Length:

• 3 - 4 months

Contract Renewal:

• annually each summer

Full Time Opportunity:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process if desired
• we follow CDC guidelines, as required

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $1,100.00 - $1,300.00 per week

Benefits:

• Food provided

Experience level:

• 5 years

COVID-19 considerations:
Following guidelines as required by state.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Raymond, ME 04071 (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to relocate and live on site for the summer season? (Approximate dates will be June 10th through August 19th, minimally - with some potential for an earlier start and a later end date.) Simple, private accommodations with internet service are included at no charge to employee for room & board or laundry.

Experience:

• Culinary Experience: 5 years (Required)
• Cooking: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• ServSafe or Equivalent (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $1,100 - $1,300