Camp Chef
Job Description

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Camp Chef Job Description (sample)

Head Chef

{Camp Name} | {Location} | {Date range of job need}

Role Overview

CampHire is recruiting Head Chefs to work at overnight summer camps in the United States this summer. If you have a proven track record managing a commercial kitchen, and want to be part of a tight-knit camp community, this is the job for you. Chefs oversee food service operations at camp and serve three meals a day to {of #} campers and {of #} staff. The Head Chef leads a team of {of #} cooks. Ideal candidates have in-depth knowledge of kitchen operations with 5+ years of culinary experience.

Compensation is {Compensation} per week. This is a residential camp position that requires relocation during the summer. Travel costs and onsite housing provided.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Prepare and serve daily meals for {of #} people.

  • Oversee end-to-end kitchen operations from food preparation to meal service.

  • Conduct ongoing training and safety audits in accordance with health standards.

  • Manage menu planning, food inventory, and weekly ordering, and establish relationships with food suppliers and vendors.

  • Prepare speciality meals for campers with dietary restrictions and allergies.

  • Conduct routine maintenance checks to ensure equipment is in working order.

  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and safety in all food-service areas, including kitchen, dining hall, storage, recycling and be ready at all times for ACA, state and local inspections and tours.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional culinary experience required.

  • Must have experience managing a team

  • Must be ServSafe certified.

  • In-depth understanding of restaurant best practices and cooking methods.

  • Experience cooking in a commercial kitchen preferred.

  • Desire to work on a team, pitch in when needed, and go above and beyond outlined responsibilities.

Compensation & Perks

{Compensation} per week based on experience and background. Onsite private adult housing provided. All meals included.

About CampHire

CampHire is a recruitment partner of top-tier summer camps in the US. We have access to hundreds of roles from counselors to nurses and everything in between. We believe camp is the best a summer job has to offer. Careers thrive at camp.

At CampHire, we believe that careers start with camp. Like great camps, we encourage our candidates to come as they are -- everyone is welcome. We celebrate diversity in all of its forms, and are committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience.

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