Kitchen Manager

As the leader of the kitchen staff at Yawgoog Scout Reservation, you play an important role in the operation of camp. From preparing food to keeping the kitchen clean, our kitchen managers provide professional level service that keeps our scouts and attendees happy and healthy. This job provides great experience for anyone looking to pursue a culinary career at any level while also serving as a leadership opportunity in a kitchen.

The kitchens at Yawgoog are a fast paced, close-knit team that rewards hard work with fun. Each member supports the other and takes pride in being flexible with whatever responsibility they are tasked with on a given day. As a result, each kitchen becomes a cohesive unit over the course of the summer and continuously improves their efficiency. As the kitchen manager, it is your responsibility to foster this culture and work environment over the course of the summer.

Essential Functions

1. Provide an effective leadership presence and example to the Scouts, leaders, and your fellow staff.

2. Be able to communicate effectively with the Council and Camp Staff.

3. Communicate effectively with your staff regarding ratings and performance of their job.

4. Be able to inspect your camp and camp staff in order to solve any problems that may arise.

5. Be able to assist the cook in preparing a meal, including lifting a 40lb pot of water, bread palettes, a milk crate with 9 1/2 gal. containers therein, etc. 6. Use proper safety in use of ovens, stoves, griddles, and kitchen equipment such as the hot water supply and dishwasher.

Job Description

1. Assist the cook in preparation of food as directed.

2. Under the supervision of the cook:

a) Make assignments and supervise the work of the kitchen staff.

b) Be responsible for the kitchen being maintained in a clean and orderly manner.

c) See to the smooth and organized distribution of food at meal times.

d) Give on the job supervision to the clean up of dishes, pots and pans, and the kitchen itself.

e) Be responsible for seeing that the refuse slide is kept clean and orderly at all times.

f) Be responsible for the welfare, cleanliness, morale and job performance of the kitchen staff assigned to them including cleanliness of quarters as well as person.

3. Be responsible for the training of the kitchen staff.

4. Evaluation of the kitchen workers is shared by the cook, kitchen manager and camp director; however, the responsibility rests with the camp director.

5. Prepare the meals on Sundays.

As with all other staff at Yawgoog, kitchen managers have the same access to a variety of benefits that enhance the job experience. This includes scholarship opportunities, with the top prizes being $2,500. Staff at Yawgoog also have the chance to go on nights out and participate in fun staff activities. For more information, please message us through handshake or send any questions to jonathan,diluglio@scouting.org

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