Full Time Assistant Food Service Director

Description

Full-Time hourly / Seasonal 

The Assistant Food Service Director will support the Food Service Director in all facets of the food services operations for Camp Burgess & Hayward. This is a seasonal position starting in March 2025, with a flexible end date depending on the availability of the applicant and camp needs. 

During the fall/winter/spring, Camp Burgess hosts school groups and retreat groups who visit for between one and four days each. These groups range in size from 25-150 people each. The Assistant Food Service Director will work to plan, prepare and serve meals for these groups. 

During the summer season this includes the planning, preparing and serving of meals to 700 campers and staff in two separate kitchens. The Food Services team includes the Food Services Director, the Assistant Director, and a team of approximately 18-20 seasonal staff. 

Housing may be available for this position, if needed. 

• SAFETY 
  • Ensures all safety regulations are met with proper food handling and storage. Maintain clean and safe kitchen work areas, stockroom, freezer, refrigerator, dining room, dish room and loading area in accordance with State of Mass health regulations. Ensures that the safety of the campers, participants and staff is always a priority and at the forefront of all decision making. 
• OPERATIONS 
  • Helps manage the day to day food service operations according to standards set forth by the MA Department of Health, American Camp Association and South Shore YMCA.  
    • Knowledge of food allergies and food related diseases and the ingredients that may cause the allergy. 
    • Assist with the development the menu plans, including options for dietary restrictions; e.g. gluten free, vegan and vegetarian diets. 
    • Manage inventory, purchasing, waste control, and securing vendor and product suppliers. 
    • Cook and serve meals in accordance with scheduled meal times 
    • Demonstrate and deliver great camper / participant / staff experience by putting camper and participant needs first. 
• STAFF ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT 
  • In the summer months: assists the Food Service Director in overseeing a team of seasonal kitchen staff to ensure high quality, comprehensive, and nutritious food is served. Provide direction, training, supervision and evaluation to Food Service Staff. 
• PARTICIPANT ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT 
  • Builds relationships with and among participants, responds to inquiries, and solves problems. Creates a safe and supportive community environment and connects participants to the YMCA’s cause.   

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 1 to 2 years of operational experience cooking for large groups. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop positive, effective working relationships with staff and other agencies. 

• Energy and enthusiasm to perform daily required tasks 

• Ability to relate well to others and work effectively in a group setting. 

• Candidate must be responsible, patient, flexible, organized and able to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• Able to climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit or stand for an extended period of time, lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity.  

Salary : $23