What are the responsibilities and job description for the Culinary Operations Manager position at Colorado Outward Bound School?
Company Overview
The Colorado Outward Bound School is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to providing adventure-based education and personal growth opportunities. Our mission emphasizes the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our operations.
Salary and Benefits
This full-time, seasonal position offers an hourly pay rate of $20.00 with flexible hours, 56 hours of paid sick leave, and potential onsite housing options available. Additionally, employees receive meals provided while working with students and food options available while working out of our warehouse, paid training in outdoor education facilitation, backcountry risk management, technical skills, employee assistance program including free counseling sessions, eligibility for up to $1,000 in professional development funds after first season, outdoor professional gear discounts, ability to borrow gear from the COBS equipment library, and access to a network of outdoor professionals.
Job Description
The Rocky Mountain Program (RMP) Kitchen Manager supports the mission of the Colorado Outward Bound School by managing the dining halls and culinary needs of students, staff, and guests. This role is a member of the logistics team and reports to the Associate Program Director (APD) of Logistics. Key duties and responsibilities include planning, preparing, and cooking nutritious, delicious, and practical meals for up to 100 students, staff, and guests; ensuring kitchen and dining areas maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards; restocking South Dining Hall kitchen food on an as-needed basis; managing inventory and creating bi-weekly food orders that support upcoming kitchen needs; maintaining accurate record keeping and submitting all invoices to supervisor; training, supervising, and mentoring any staff working to support kitchen needs during the summer season; reporting maintenance issues and concerns to the Facilities team; engaging as a member of the RMP community through attending team meetings, program functions, and other events; and committed to openly sharing and receiving feedback from staff and colleagues.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, candidates must possess a personal commitment to and working knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion. They should also have comfort working with a wide range of groups serving and educating youth to executive teams, experience working in customer service or hospitality, and ability to foster a welcoming environment for staff and students in the dining halls. Additionally, candidates should be detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills, able to prioritize and work on multiple projects simultaneously, proactive and effective communicator and collaborator, comfortable handling unexpected issues that arise, and possess skills to promote a welcoming and inclusive community culture.
Benefits
As a member of the Colorado Outward Bound School team, this role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including meal provisions while working with students, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization.
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