Food Service Director

FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR

     DATES: June 14 - August 23rd with optional work thereafter. (includes training, summer camp, & time-off periods). 

POSITION SALARY: Starting at $550 per week, based on experience and job responsibilities, with the possibility of weekly or per diem employment through mid September. Housing and Meals provided. 

REPORTS TO: Camp Director 

DIRECT REPORTS: Special Diets Coordinator, Kitchen Aides 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: To oversee the purchasing and distribution of all food and beverages for the camp community, in and out of the dining hall. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

● Be at least 21 years of age 

● Knowledge of and experience with food service, including ordering, inventory, budgeting, food preparation, family-style and buffet style serving, cleaning, and industrial kitchen equipment (Experience serving at least 60 at a time is preferred) 

● Familiarity with NYSDOH rules and regulation 

● Ability to schedule and supervise staff; prior supervisory experience is preferred ● Current ServSafe certification, or willingness to obtain 

● Ability to work within a budget and purchase supplies effectively ● Commitment to bringing the Camp Little Notch Mission to life 

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

● Manage daily operations of the camp food service, including creation of meals that are nutritionally balanced, ensuring food is prepared in a safe and efficient manner, and food is served on time, in coordination with kitchen staff and other camp staff. 

● Oversee all daily meal services, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and desserts. 

● Supervise kitchen staff, including regular evaluation and feedback; complete

mid-season and summer’s end performance appraisals of kitchen staff; keep the Camp Director informed of kitchen staff performance, morale and conflicts. 

● Create and implement the scheduling of all kitchen staff.

● Oversee the daily inventory and weekly ordering of food, as well as any other necessary equipment and supplies. Ensure ordering remains in budget.

● Ensure routine maintenance, sanitation, and upkeep of the kitchen occurs throughout the camp season, maintaining high standards for cleanliness and safety. 

● Ensure the dining hall is swept, mopped and sanitized at the end of each camp session. 

● Ensure the gathering and divvying up of supplies for weekly unit pack-outs for dinner and breakfast, as well as other special meal requests such as bag lunch, overnight meals, snacks, off-camp trip meals, etc. 

● Conduct daily checks of all camp refrigeration and freezer units, maintaining a log of observed temperatures; report any problems in a timely manner to the Camp Director or Property Manager. 

● Promote the reduction of waste, re-use items, compost and recycle whenever possible. 

● Prepare the kitchen for usage prior to the start of the camp season; communicate with the Camp Director about any facility needs prior to the start of camp sessions. 

● Act as a leader and role model to fellow staff members through the following means: 

○ Enthusiastic participation in all camp programming 

○ Excellent customer service skills 

○ A professional demeanor and positive, upbeat disposition 

○ A consistent willingness to help others 

○ Communicating with fellow staff members in a way that is positive and encouraging 

○ Living the Values of Camp Little Notch 

● Understand American Camp Association and NY State Health Department regulations and how they apply to assigned daily responsibilities. Ensure kitchen operations are always in compliance with these regulations. 

● Assist with weekly camp clean up between sessions, to include sweeping, mopping, sanitizing, trash pick-up, etc. 

● Assist in other camp duties as assigned. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

● Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple projects and details simultaneously. 

● Ability to work productively in a fast-paced environment.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE POSITION: 

● Ability to endure standing for long hours and perform activities such as running, bending, stooping, and stretching. 

● Ability to traverse varying terrain while moving between activities. ● Ability to operate with daily exposure to the sun, heat, and varying environmental conditions. 

● Endurance to meet emergency needs. 

● Ability (and willingness) to live in a communal camp setting with adults and children while working irregular hours.