Kitchen Manager
The new Kitchen Manager will report to the Executive Director and manage the food service program offering tasty and nutritious foods filled with love to our year-round retreat program guests and summer campers. This is a part-time position (mostly weekends) from August to May and full-time in June and July.
This position provides the opportunity to take initiative and be creative in developing well-balanced, nutritious recipes and menus. The position will grow as the camp’s programs grow.
You will be part of a team that contributes to meaningful and impactful camp experiences for youth and children.
The camp’s commercial kitchen is newly renovated, providing an ideal workspace for kitchen staff.
Summary:
The Kitchen Manager oversees a kitchen operation that serves Slumber Falls campers, volunteers, families, and staff at summer camp (June & July), weekend retreat groups (Fall, Winter, and Spring), and special events. This team member serves as the primary food service leader who plans menus, orders food, prepares and serves meals, supervises seasonal kitchen staff, and manages the kitchen/dining environment, with the goal of providing nutritious, appealing, and appropriate food for up to 100 plates per meal.
Schedule:
Willingness to work a flexible schedule is essential. This position generally works:
Two weekends per month during fall, winter, and spring. Weekdays as groups request food service.
Sunday through Friday during summer (onsite accommodation is available upon request).
Required qualifications:
2+ years of professional food service experience with demonstrated ability to plan menus and manage food product orders for group meals for 25-100 guests or campers.
Experience preparing a wide range of delicious meals, using a variety of cooking techniques, and accommodating diverse dietary needs.
Highly organized paired with experience managing teams in kitchen operations.
Current food handlers permit and knowledge of standard health and safety standards and regulations. Ability to lift 40 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods.
Preferred qualifications:
School, restaurant, or other cafeteria food service experience and ability to serve meals for large and small groups.
Kitchen leadership experience preferred. Flexibility to work with a group’s food requests and cook for a broad range of ages and tastes.
Passion for working with children, youth, and families and serving a broad and diverse range of guests from different backgrounds and lived experiences.
Flexibility and good humor to be part of a growing team and support SFC’s commitment to hospitality and welcoming camp spirit to all.
Primary responsibilities include:
Plan nutritious, appealing menus from whole food ingredients and curate a collection of scaled recipes that meet menu, dietary, and budget needs. Accommodate dietary needs with appealing, appropriate alternatives.
Purchase, store, and manage inventory of food products with attention to quality, cost-effectiveness, and safety.
Develop and implement systems and processes for smooth, sustainable administration of camp food service operations, including creating roles and checklists, writing instructions and guidelines, creating training, and keeping records.
Lead meal preparation, service, and clean-up for up to three meals and two snacks per day.
Manage kitchen equipment and supplies and overall dining hall space for organization, function, cleanliness, and hospitality.
Collaborate with camp programs, operations, and facilities for planning, scheduling, and promotion of food service operations.
Ensure a high level of health and safety, cleanliness, and food hygiene, including managing compliance with state health department regulations, ACA standards, and SFC policies and procedures.
Supervise, train, and schedule kitchen staff for effective teamwork in food service operations.
Maintain a welcoming and purposeful environment to ensure a positive guest experience.
Demonstrate and promote a climate of courtesy, respect, and professionalism to coworkers, volunteers, campers, and guests.
Working at Slumber Falls Camp & Retreat Center
Interested candidates should send a work history/resume and cover note to jobs@slumberfalls.org. Friends of Slumber Falls operates Slumber Falls Camp and Retreat Center. We are committed to creating safe, welcoming, and inclusive outdoor ministry programs at Slumber Falls Camp where all can experience the love of God in this beautiful outdoor setting. All staff must pass a criminal background check and complete the required training for working around children and vulnerable populations.
The pay range for this position is $18-24/hour DOE. Start date is March. SFC is open to job sharing arrangements for those seeking a flexible schedule.
Friends of Slumber Falls is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We welcome applicants who strengthen our diversity.