Camp Kitchen Manager at Girls Scouts - Arizona Cactus Pine Council – Payson, Arizona

Summary: Coordinate and supervise all food service operations in the camp kitchen and dining hall, ensuring healthy meals, efficient systems, and adherence to all food safety and health regulations, and supervise kitchen staff.

FLSA Status: Seasonal - Exempt

Daily Rate: $145

Responsibilities

• Execute menus and place weekly food and supply orders.
• Manage all aspects of the kitchen and dining hall in a clean, efficient, and organized manner.
• Train, supervise, and support kitchen staff.
• Maintain food invoices, inventories, and accurate accounting records, including cost per camper day.
• Assist with opening and closing of kitchen at the start and end of camp season.
• Ensure proper sanitation and maintenance of a clean kitchen environment at all times.
• Coordinate pickup of produce or specialty items, particularly for campers and staff with dietary needs.
• Ensure appropriate and safe meal alternatives for individuals with special diets.
• Create and manage kitchen staff schedules, including managing time-off requests.
• Oversee food service employee housing areas to maintain cleanliness and safety.
• Participate actively in camp life as part of the total camp program.
• Promptly report all accidents, illnesses, and safety concerns.
• Comply with all Yavapai or Gila County and Arizona state health and safety standards.
• Work collaboratively with the Camp Director and administrative team regarding ordering, kitchen needs, and meal planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Minimum 25 years of age.
• Experience in camp or institutional food service settings.
• Supervisory skills.
• Ability to communicate with and provide directions to staff of varying skill levels.
• Ability to inspect each camp's dining halls, kitchens and food preparation areas.
• Ability to stand for extended periods; lift, carry, and move items up to 50 lbs.
• Cognitive and communicative ability to manage food service operations.
• Must have a valid AZ driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Desired Qualifications

• Successful experience in food service industry.
• Ability to evaluate and make changes in kitchen operations.
• Ability to manage kitchen staff.
• Knowledge of, and ability to, implement and maintain county and state food service standards as well as health and safety standards.
• Active Arizona Food Manager Certification