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Assistant Kitchen Manager (Camp Pennyroyal)

Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana
Utica, KY Temporary
POSTED ON 12/17/2024
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/16/2029

About the camp

Camp Pennyroyal is a traditional overnight summer camp owned and operated by Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana. Located 15 miles south of Owensboro, KY, this 180-acre camp includes an 8-acre lake, three year-round buildings, platform tents, screened cabins, and primitive camping areas. Pennyroyal is a variety of traditional camp activities including canoeing, kayaking, standup paddle boarding as well as archery and a low/ high ropes course. Our program hosts Girl Scouts entering grades 4 through 12 with up to 70 campers per session. Programs are run by paid camp staff and Girl Scout volunteers.


About the role

Right now, the Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana is looking for a full-time Assistant Kitchen Manager will aide in day-to-day operations of our overnight camp food service for adults and youth. Duties include assisting with menu planning, preparing 3 daily meals, maintaining, and cleaning an industrial kitchen, assure health and safety standards, and more. The primary function of this role is to ensure that each member, guest, and visitor receives the highest caliber of service. APPLY TODAY!



Benefits

As a member of the camp staff, you will play a vital role in creating a fun and safe environment for campers while enjoying the perks of room, board, and most meals during the camp season. With many traditional camp amenities provided on-site, you'll immerse yourself in the camp experience, building lasting connections with both campers and fellow staff. This position offers a unique opportunity to foster personal growth while enjoying a vibrant community atmosphere.


Compensation

The salary for the Assistant Kitchen Manager (Camp Pennyroyal) position is $5,000 for the entire seasonal contract.


Staff training will be held May 27 - June 6, with additional training and set-up time for some staff from May 23 - May 25.


Key Responsibilities

Oversee and participate in preparation of the daily camp food service operation.
Work with Kitchen Manager to plan and prepare nutritionally balanced breakfasts, lunches, and dinners for campers, staff, and volunteers.
Ensure special food requirements for both campers and staff, e.g., food allergies, gluten-free and vegetarian diets are managed with utmost importance for 100% accuracy.
Partner with administrative camp staff to plan, prepare, and deliver timely and accurate pack-out and travel camp food.
Help keep an accurate inventory of food and cleaning supplies.
Perform routine maintenance, sanitation, and upkeep of equipment, and food service-related facilities.
Ensure and promote the sanitary integrity of the facility, equipment, and food products.
Respond appropriately to situations requiring aid, and assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury).
Other duties as assigned.


WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT

● Non-traditional and long work hours are expected. Typically, the Assistant Kitchen Manager does not work at night and has intermittent downtime throughout the day between meals. There are breaks between camp sessions.
● The Assistant Kitchen Manager typically sleeps in the Lodge or nearby, with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and restrooms. The Assistant Kitchen Manager may sleep near other staff or campers. The Assistant Kitchen Manager may live off-site.
● The camp kitchen is air conditioned, has manual and mechanical food service equipment, a dish sanitizer, multiple sinks, fridges, countertops, a table workspace, and restrooms.
● This position frequently works with standard kitchen equipment including, but not limited to: freezers, refrigerators, ovens, stove-tops, broilers, microwaves, blenders, mixers, slicers, food processors, commercial dishwashers, knives.
● Exposure to common kitchen cleaners.
● Must have interpersonal skills/behaviors (i.e. working with individuals with a range of moods & behaviors in a tactful, congenial personal manner).


MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

Must possess, or be willing to obtain Safe-Serve food safety.
Must possess, or be willing to obtain, current First Aid/CPR certification.


EXPERIENCE

● Minimum of 6 months of customer service.
● Minimum of 6 months experience in an industrial kitchen, required.
● Minimum of 6 Months - 1 year of prior Kitchen or restaurant management.
● Prior experience cooking and serving 50-150 people per day, required
● Documented experience in meal preparation for those with restricted diets and/or food allergies, required.


SPECIFIC SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

21 years of age
Meet state, federal, and ACA requirements for summer camp employment
Strong communication, written, and public speaking skills
Adaptable and flexible within a fast-paced working environment
Organized and consistent
Able to pull up to an overview of the entire goal and problem solve accordingly
Must have valid driver's license with a safe driving record meeting company standards
Must be able to work non-traditional hours including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends


POSITION COMPETENCIES

Proficient understanding of sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
Proficient understanding of nutrition guidelines, food handling techniques, preparation (including safe preparation of food for those with restricted diets and allergies) and cooking procedures.
Must understand and comply with food safety and temperature standards.
Must understand safe use of common kitchen cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able to work quickly and efficiently.
Must be able to work well as part of a team.
Access to reliable transportation.
Meet state, federal, and ACA requirements for summer camp employment.
Complete a background check and provide other forms and details.

COUNCIL COMPETENCIES

Ensure diversity and pluralism are embraced and incorporated into the work of the council.
Support the Girl Scout mission, vision, and values of Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana and live by the Girl Scout Promise and Law.


ORGANIZATION REQUIREMENTS

Effectively manage financial and physical resources.
Exhibit effective communication skills and provide exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers.
Report incidents of abuse or potential abuse involving campers to the appropriate authorities.
Complete Health History and physical exam prior to camp.

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