Lead Food Services Manager/ Weekend Chef

We are a growing camp and conference center, with a small team and family-oriented staff, serving church retreat groups, camps, and family-oriented events, generally for 30-150 people at a time. The Food Service Manager is responsible for overall food service operation including purchasing, inventory management, preparation, service and sanitation while managing the upkeep of the lodge and dining hall food facilities. During the Fall, Winter, and Spring seasons, these duties fall primarily on weekends or as-needed throughout the week for groups of 30 – 80 people. During the Summer season, these duties may extend to weekdays and the management of weekday food service volunteers and staff, for groups of 30 – 200 people.

Coordinate with Guest Services Manager to prepare meals for guests and groups
Own all aspects of the menu planning and food ordering process
Manage all aspects of the meal prep and meal service
Prepare and serve all meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during weekends and occasional weekdays
Manage the Snack Shack during large outdoor events
Clean up meals, put away leftovers, and supervise kitchen and dining room cleanup
Train and direct food services volunteers and staff
Supervise and double-check work done by food staff
Kitchen planning, research, and cost analysis
Maintain and build relationships with vendors, food banks, and kitchen suppliers to ensure cost-efficiency
Keep stock and inventory of both kitchens (Dining Hall and Lodge Kitchen)

To apply, please email us, along with a copy of your resume.

Desired characteristics include being organized with attention to detail, reliable, flexible, hospitable, a problem solver, and a team player. Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally. Guest-oriented and friendly.

Former experience working at a camp in a food service role preferred. Two to five years of culinary experience in a large food service setting.

Flexible schedule, Committed Christian, active in their church, and growing in faith., ServSafe certification preferred, Ability to drive to nearby locations for food purchasing, Excellent relational and supervisory skills, friendly, approachable, team-player, Organized, demonstrates initiative, and attitude of service, Organized, has initiative, creativity, and attitude of service.

Lifting, Carrying, Reaching, Pulling, Pushing, Stooping, Standing, Bending, Speaking, Listening, Able to lift 25-pounds and help move bulky or large items as needed

Part-time, as needed. Based on demands and seasonal activity. (This position can be hired as PT seasonal, or PT year-round)

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