Food Service Director and Head Chef

Position Summary
Oversee all aspects of camp food service for youth and adult groups during summer camp and school-year retreat seasons. Prepare menus, order food, prepare food, train and supervise kitchen staff, maintain inventory, assure health and safety standards, and provide excellent customer service to groups. During the summer season, this position oversees a team of kitchen staff to prepare and serve meals and pack-out food; during the spring/fall/winter seasons, acts as head cook for school and retreat groups.

Position Details
Job Title- Food Service Director & Head Chef
Department- Camping
Location- Camp Sealth
Reports To- Director of Camping
FLSA Status- Exempt
Full/Part Time- Full Time
Regular/Temporary- Regular
Salary Range- $48,000 to $53,000
Housing- Onsite housing available

Organization Overview
Camp Sealth is a summer camp, outdoor education center, and retreat facility serving around 7,000 people year-round. Summer camp is comprised of eight weeks of overnight camp and six weeks of day camp, serving over 2,000 youth each summer. During the school year, Camp Sealth hosts outdoor education and retreats for school and non-profit groups between September and May; groups and schools may range in size from 10 to 300.
Camp Sealth’s parent organization, Camp Fire Central Puget Sound, also runs programs for teen leadership and service, traditional youth club programs, and community day camps throughout the Puget Sound area. Our core values include inclusivity of people of all backgrounds and abilities, clear and open communication, and putting children first in everything that we do.

Essential Job Responsibilities
•Plan summer camp meals, snacks, and pack-out food service which is healthy, cost-effective, and appealing for children, teens, and adults. Coordinate menu planning for retreat and school groups with the Outdoor Education & Retreats Program Director.
•Place and receive orders for food, janitorial products, and food service equipment.
•During school-year groups, prepare and serve meals for retreat and school groups.
•In coordination with the Summer Camp leadership team and Outdoor Education & Retreats Director, recruit, interview, and hire cooks, kitchen assistants, and other staff who support kitchen operations.
•In coordination with the Summer Camp leadership team and the Outdoor Education & Retreats Program Director, coordinate and schedule the work of all food service staff.
•Train and supervise the work of all cooks, kitchen assistants, and other food service staff.
•Maintain inventory of food and janitorial supplies.
•Oversee budget for food and janitorial supplies; submit all receipts and invoices to accounting department.
•Coordinate and oversee cleaning projects in the kitchen on a regular basis.
•Maintain high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and safety.
•Maintain temperature records of refrigeration, freezer, and dishwashing units.
•Provide excellent customer service for all groups utilizing food service at camp.
Date Updated: 02/14/2024
•Ensure safe workplace practices and compliance with OSHA, WISHA, American Camp Association, the health department, and all other regulations and standards.
•Other duties as assigned.

Secondary Job Responsibilities
•Assist with Council events and Camp Sealth special events as needed.
•Support the camp community with emergency response, light maintenance, facilities upkeep, etc.

Skills and Qualifications
Camp Fire recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. We believe that a diversity of professional and life experiences can lead to a well-rounded team.
Applicants who do not meet all of the qualifications listed below but present other relevant qualifications or experience will be considered.
We strongly encourage anyone who feels passionate about this work, has a strong desire to grow their skills, and believes they have what it takes to thrive in this role to apply. Applicants of non-dominant cultures are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Qualifications
•At least 2 years work experience in institutional kitchens
•Knowledge of or ability to learn: placing food orders, maintaining inventory, budgeting
•Experience in a variety of food preparation including family-style and buffet serving, managing special diets and allergen-free food, and high-volume preparation
•Ability to work a flexible schedule
•Competency with basic computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel
•Serve Safe certification, or ability to obtain certification
•Washington State Food Worker’s Card
•Valid driver’s license and good driving record

Skills
•Supervisory, team management, and conflict resolution skills
•Good organization and planning skills
•Excellent customer service and accommodating for campers, staff, and guests
•Responsibility, flexibility, and accountability
•Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and work independently in a fast-paced environment
•Ability to accept supervision and guidance

Physical Requirements
•Standing for long periods of time
•Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds
•Repetitive motions of hands/wrists
•Visual/auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards of the site and facilities
•Ability to work and operate equipment in a large, busy institutional kitchen including commercial ovens, stove, flat-top, steamer, warming ovens, mixers, and dishwasher
•Ability to communicate in English, both orally and written

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Camp Fire strives to continuously provide diverse, inclusive, and equitable environments throughout our organizations and programs. We recognize that both access to and success in our programs requires intentional work, to cultivate respect, eliminate systemic barriers, and address injustice head-on. We at Camp Fire believe that words must be followed by progress, action, and accountability. We recognize that our efforts will be ongoing and evolving as we continue to grow, learn, collaborate, and press for an equitable future.