Summer Camp Food Service Director

About This Role

Direct seasonal summer camp food service operations across the country, ensuring high levels of diner satisfaction and compliance with health standards. This role involves hands-on management, staff training, budget control, and preparing special diet meals while living on-site.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties toward the goal of providing excellent guest service in an efficient manner
• Develop effective schedules for the staff based on levels of business and budgetary guidelines
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the Dining Hall according to established standards of sanitation
• Work with the chef on duty in maintaining high standards of food presentation and sanitation
• Train and develop all FOH dining personnel and provide ongoing feedback
• Communicate with the Head Chef and Camp Directors daily concerning all aspects of the dining hall operation
• Frequently interact with diners for general feedback
• Ensure the dining hall is open and prepared 15 minutes prior to service
• Implement a checklist system to facilitate the dining hall throughout the day
• Understand Food Safety as it pertains to special diet food preparations and cooking for individuals with allergies

Requirements

• 4+ years Commercial Kitchen Experience in a Lead Role
• Proficient in relevant skills relating to specific role
• Quality Driven
• Ability to Self-Motivate
• High Level Computer Literacy
• Recognize and Uphold Health Department Standards
• Able to both lead a team & take direction
• Minimum 6-day work 70-hour week
• Must live on-site in a rural setting with the possibility of shared living spaces
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds
• Must be able to bend, stretch, and reach for extended period of time
• Must be able to cook from scratch

Qualifications

• 4+ years Commercial Kitchen Experience in a Lead Role

Nice to Have

• Institutional and batch cooking experience

Benefits

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