Summer Camp Kitchen Manager at Austin YMBL Sunshine Camps – Austin, Texas

About Austin Sunshine Camps (ASC):

The mission of ASC is to provide the magic of overnight camp without the barrier of cost. We envision a world where all children have a place to grow, connect and explore. Since 1928, ASC has provided free, fun-filled overnight summer camp programs for children by partnering with families who face barriers to accessing such programs.

ASC’s Overnight Summer Camp is our flagship program and is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), which represents the industry’s highest standard. Each summer, we provide four sessions of overnight summer camp to 500-600 children ages eight to 15. Our eight to 11-year-olds attend our Zilker Camp in Zilker Park and our 12 to 15-year-olds attend our Lake Travis Camp in Marble Falls. For 10 days and nine nights, they swim, canoe, hike, learn new skills, create crafts, make music, and much more.

During the school year, we engage with our camper families, providing a variety of programming and events that allow them to feel a part of the larger ASC family as well. By deepening the relationship with our campers’ families throughout the year, we significantly increase the likelihood that campers will return year-after-year, increasing the opportunity to create lasting impact on the child’s life, education, and future career.

About this position:

• We are seeking candidates who possess attention to detail, positivity, high energy, and grit. We want a Kitchen Manager who has experience in preparing large amounts of food, management of a budget and inventory, working with a team in the kitchen, and knowledge of the best nutritional practices for youth.
• The primary role of the Kitchen Manager will be to meet the unique dietary and nutritional needs of each camper, staff member, and volunteer. Kitchen Managers prepare and serve delicious and nutritious meals, three times a day, as well as snacks 2-3 times per day, while maintaining a budget.
• The Kitchen Manager ensures our kitchen runs smoothly and complies with safety regulations, manages all kitchen staff, oversees the preparation of food, communicates with parents about campers’ dietary needs, restrictions, or preferences, monitors health standards of the kitchen, organizes all food items in accordance with health code standards, and maintains an inventory. The important work of the Kitchen Manager includes monitoring and evaluating camp procedures, facilities, and conditions, and suggesting modifications that would create healthy conditions at camp.

Key Responsibilities:

• Food Management, Preparation and Service
• • Order, collect, store, and inventory food products and supplies in alignment with the budget and in accordance with Texas Health Code and American Camp Association standards
  • Prepare and serve food daily in accordance with health standards
  • Accept and inventory all food deliveries
• Meal Accommodations
• • Prepare alternate meals and snacks, as needed, to account for any allergies or dietary restrictions
  • Prepare and brief staff on dietary/nutritional plans made with certain campers around needed accommodations
• Staff Management
• • Monitor and approve the cleaning of the kitchen, dishes, and eating areas by Kitchen Assistant, CITs, and Campers
  • Provide ongoing management and supervision of kitchen staff
  • Balance the responsibilities of authority, safety and fun when interacting with staff and with campers
  • Ensure adherence to ASC’s Policies, the health department, and American Camp Association standards
  • Take initiative to stay up to date on best practices when it pertains to health in the camp industry

Requirements:

• You believe in the mission of Austin Sunshine Camps, and you genuinely want to make a positive, lifelong impact on a young person’s life
• You are 21 years old or older
• You have a minimum of 2 years of culinary experience or are a culinary arts student
• You have a Food Managers Certification, or you can obtain one before training
• You have an in-depth knowledge of food health and safety regulations
• You have the ability to work well with and supervise others
• You are able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle stress well
• You have excellent organizational and time management skills
• You have the ability to pass a national criminal background check