Summer Camp Kitchen Manager

About this position:

• We are seeking candidates who possess attention to detail, positivity, high energy, and grit. We want a Kitchen Manager who has experience in preparing large amounts of food, management of a budget and inventory, working with a team in the kitchen, and knowledge of the best nutritional practices for youth.
• The primary role of the Kitchen Manager will be to meet the unique dietary and nutritional needs of each camper, staff member, and volunteer. Kitchen Managers prepare and serve delicious and nutritious meals, three times a day, as well as snacks 2-3 times per day, while maintaining a budget.
• The Kitchen Manager ensures our kitchen runs smoothly and complies with safety regulations, manages all kitchen staff, oversees the preparation of food, communicates with parents about campers’ dietary needs, restrictions, or preferences, monitors health standards of the kitchen, organizes all food items in accordance with health code standards, and maintains an inventory. The important work of the Kitchen Manager includes monitoring and evaluating camp procedures, facilities, and conditions, and suggesting modifications that would create healthy conditions at camp.

Key Responsibilities:

• Food Management, Preparation and Service
• • Order, collect, store, and inventory food products and supplies in alignment with the budget and in accordance with Texas Health Code and American Camp Association standards
  • Prepare and serve food daily in accordance with health standards
  • Accept and inventory all food deliveries
• Meal Accommodations
• • Prepare alternate meals and snacks, as needed, to account for any allergies or dietary restrictions
  • Prepare and brief staff on dietary/nutritional plans made with certain campers around needed accommodations
• Staff Management
• • Monitor and approve the cleaning of the kitchen, dishes, and eating areas by Kitchen Assistant, CITs, and Campers
  • Provide ongoing management and supervision of kitchen staff
  • Balance the responsibilities of authority, safety and fun when interacting with staff and with campers
  • Ensure adherence to ASC’s Policies, the health department, and American Camp Association standards
  • Take initiative to stay up to date on best practices when it pertains to health in the camp industry

Requirements:

• You believe in the mission of Austin Sunshine Camps, and you genuinely want to make a positive, lifelong impact on a young person’s life
• You are 21 years old or older
• You have a minimum of 2 years of culinary experience or are a culinary arts student
• You have a Food Managers Certification, or you can obtain one before training
• You have an in-depth knowledge of food health and safety regulations
• You have the ability to work well with and supervise others
• You are able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle stress well
• You have excellent organizational and time management skills
• You have the ability to pass a national criminal background check