Food Service Director

FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR

DATES: June 16 - August 15 (includes training, summer camp, & time-off periods).

POSITION SALARY: Starting at $550 per week, based on experience and job responsibilities, with the possibility of weekly or per diem employment through mid September.

Housing and Meals provided.

REPORTS TO: Camp Director

DIRECT REPORTS: Special Diets Coordinator, Kitchen Aides

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: To oversee the purchasing and distribution of all food and beverages for the camp community, in and out of the dining hall.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be at least 21 years of age
• Knowledge of and experience with food service, including ordering, inventory, budgeting, food preparation, family-style and buffet style serving, cleaning, and industrial kitchen equipment (Experience serving at least 60 at a time is preferred)
• Familiarity with NYSDOH rules and regulation
• Ability to schedule and supervise staff; prior supervisory experience is preferred
• Current ServSafe certification, or willingness to obtain
• Ability to work within a budget and purchase supplies effectively
• Commitment to bringing the Camp Little Notch Mission to life

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage daily operations of the camp food service, including creation of meals that are nutritionally balanced, ensuring food is prepared in a safe and efficient manner, and food is served on time, in coordination with kitchen staff and other camp staff.
• Oversee all daily meal services, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and desserts.
• Supervise kitchen staff, including regular evaluation and feedback; complete mid-season and summer’s end performance appraisals of kitchen staff; keep the Camp Director informed of kitchen staff performance, morale and conflicts.
• Schedule and implement the scheduling of all kitchen staff, including daily breaks.
• Oversee the daily inventory and weekly ordering of food, as well as any other necessary equipment and supplies. Ensure ordering remains in budget.
• Ensure routine maintenance, sanitation, and upkeep of the kitchen occurs throughout the camp season, maintaining high standards for cleanliness and safety.
• Ensure the dining hall is swept, mopped and sanitized at the end of each camp session.
• Ensure the gathering and divvying up of supplies for weekly unit pack-outs for dinner and breakfast, as well as other special meal requests such as bag lunch, overnight meals, snacks, off-camp trip meals, etc.
• Conduct daily checks of all camp refrigeration and freezer units, maintaining a log of observed temperatures; report any problems in a timely manner to the Camp Director or Property Manager.
• Promote the reduction of waste, re-use items, compost and recycle whenever possible.
• Prepare the kitchen for usage prior to the start of the camp season; communicate with the Camp Director about any facility needs prior to the start of camp sessions.
• Act as a leader and role model to fellow staff members through the following means:
• Enthusiastic participation in all camp programming
• Excellent customer service skills
• A professional demeanor and positive, upbeat disposition
• A consistent willingness to help others
• Communicating with fellow staff members in a way that is positive and encouraging
• Living the Values of Camp Little Notch
• Understand American Camp Association and NY State Health Department regulations and how they apply to assigned daily responsibilities. Ensure kitchen operations are always in compliance with these regulations.
• Assist with weekly camp clean up between sessions, to include sweeping, mopping, sanitizing, trash pick-up, etc.
• Assist in other camp duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple projects and details simultaneously.
• Ability to work productively in a fast-paced environment.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE POSITION:

• Ability to endure standing for long hours and perform activities such as running, bending, stooping, and stretching.
• Ability to traverse varying terrain while moving between activities.
• Ability to operate with daily exposure to the sun, heat, and varying environmental conditions.
• Endurance to meet emergency needs.
• Ability (and willingness) to live in a communal camp setting with adults and children while working irregular hours.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $550.00 - $600.00 per week

Ability to Commute:

• Fort Ann, NY 12827 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fort Ann, NY 12827: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $550 - $600