Kitchen Manager

Kamp Kiwanis, in upstate New York, offers a unique Kamp experience for campers ages 8-14, a CIT/Teen program for teens ages 15-17 and for adults with high functioning special needs ages 18+. The child program at Kamp is designed to mainstream all kampers including up to 20 each session with special needs. We want our Kampers to explore the world through environmental and cultural activities while respecting the rights and dignity of all kampers and staff. Kampers and staff work together to build self-esteem and cooperative peer relationships. Kamp Kiwanis offers a special place for self-discovery, laughter, fun and personal growth. Through small group interactions, kampers have the opportunity to learn more about themselves and others as well as increase their self-confidence. By offering positive role models and challenging activities, we foster kampers’ development of new skills and respect for the community.

SUMMARY
The Kitchen Manager is responsible for carrying out overall kitchen operations including meal planning, coordinating cooking of 3 meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), coordinating kitchen staff, food and supply ordering, general cleaning, washing dishes, record keeping, and maintaining department of health and summer food service program compliance.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Maintain U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Consumer Service required qualifications for
program
• Train and supervise cooking, cleanliness, and scheduling of kitchen staff
• Supervise dish-washing program.
• Plan menus and maximize utilization of all food purchased.
• Supervise pantry and storeroom.
• Supervise preparation of food.
• Prepare food orders and help receive and store food and other supplies.
• Meet with other administrative staff as necessary.
• Participate in overall camp staff training.
• Cook, trim, portion, carve, bake, etc. Portion meats, vegetables, salads, bread, desserts, etc.
• Coordinate, and participate with, the cook and other kitchen personnel engaged in food preparation.
• Record quantities, types, and preparation methods of food served.
• Coordinate with other leadership staff for snacks and special events.
• Evaluate current season and make suggestions for following season.
• These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned and other duties may
be assigned as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Must be able to:
Communicate with staff
Lift dishes to their storage location
Use kitchen equipment safely
Operate electrical and mechanical equipment
Maintain appropriate inventory of food and supplies
Operate dishwasher while maintaining appropriate temperature
Determine cleanliness of dishes, food contact surfaces, and kitchen area
Assess condition of food
Physical strength to lift, load, unload, mop, repair, move food and supplies etc.)
Relate to camper needs
File neat and orderly records
Assist campers or staff
Observe and assess unsanitary or unhealthy conditions of camp
Train kitchen staff
Identify and respond to hazards
Work with different age and skill levels
Assist campers in emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience in a camp or institutional food-service setting
• Supervisory management experience preferred
• Ability to relate well to others
• Experience as cook and/or assistant chef, preferably at a camp
• Training and experience in cooking for large groups
• Ability to work well with others at camp
• Ability to prepare foods for special groups (i.e., people with food allergies, dietary restrictions, etc.)
as needed
• Knowledge of standards of food preparation, serving, and kitchen procedures
• Desire to work and live in a camp community 24 hrs. a day during summer camping season and on
other occasions.
• College student or at least 18 years of age

HOURS
Responsible for coordinating and staffing food service for three meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) five days a week and one meal two days a week (dinner on Sunday and breakfast on Saturday) approximately June 2-August 24.

COMPENSATION
Salary starting at $900/wk depending on experience and qualifications.

TO APPLY
Complete application online at https://kampkiwanis.cambrainstaff.com or email resume and cover letter to hiring@kampkiwanis.org.

Kamp Kiwanis
9020 Kiwanis Rd, Taberg, NY 13471
(315) 336-4568
hiring@kampkiwanis.org