Summer Camp Chef

Summary:

The Lead Chef, Camp Food Services position is an employment at will, Exempt position with bi-weekly paychecks. The Lead Chef, Camp Food Services will be responsible for all aspects of the food services for Camping & Therapeutic Recreation including developing HACCP plans, developing menus, ordering and purchasing food and food service supplies, setting up the kitchen for each event, preparing the food and cleaning up after each event for all Summer Camp programs. All aspects of the job must meet all local, state and federal regulations as well as American Camp Association’s standards. The Lead Chef, Camp Food Service will also be responsible for training and supervising all employees assigned to Food Services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• With Camp Director, develop a menu for Summer Camp program

• Develop, implement and maintain HACCP plan for Camp Greentop

• Ensure that food is ordered and purchased within constraints of the budgets for Summer Camp programs

• Responsible for the setup and cleanup of the kitchen for each program/event

• Ensure all food service equipment is properly working

• Review and prepare meals to comply with campers’ special diets

• Maintain relationship with park service and all food regulatory personnel

• Develop a training plan for all staff working with/handling food

• Supervise all staff assigned to kitchen/ food services, including creating shift schedules

• Ensure all guidelines are being met in cleaning all equipment and supplies

• Ensure food is prepared, served and stored in accordance with safe food handling guidelines

• Maintains Food Manager credentials in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines

• Collaborate with Camp leadership team to incorporate camper activities that include fun food creations

• Additional responsibilities as assigned by Vice President / Camping & Recreation Programs

• Demonstrate the 5 Core Values of The League (Accountability, Participant Focus, Quality, Independence and Mutual Respect

Qualification Requirements:

• Have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs in accordance with safe lifting practices

• Have the ability to work from 7am until 8 pm during summer months

• Ability to live on campsite during summer months and during weekends / winter camp

Educational and/or Experience:

• Experience providing food services to people with special needs and diets

• Experience leading a team of 3-5 staff members, preferred

• Current Food Manager credentials

• Minimum 5 years experience cooking for large groups (50-200 people)

• Minimum 5 years experience

• ServSafe Credentials and/or other certifications related to food preparation, handling, serving, storage, etc.