Head Cook

Position Summary: The Head Cook is responsible for all meal planning and preparing for all camp meals.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all meals are prepared in accordance with the menus provided and served on time
• Prepare duty plans for all food production staff including proper usage of portioning utensils
• Responsible for the cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen and food supply storage areas
• Help with receiving, checking and proper storage of all food orders
• Prepare and supervise kitchen staff in cleaning lists for daily and weekly completion
• Keep food service production records for meals served
• Ensure the safe handling of all food products during all stages of storage, preparation, and service, using frequent temperature testing and preparation sanitation methods, documenting as necessary by local ordinance or safe food handling protocols
• Observe and note working condition and temperatures for all equipment including refrigerator/freezer units to be within standard requirements, reporting any issues immediately
• Supervise timely pulling and thawing of necessary supplies and foods following guidelines
• Ensure the kitchen is properly cleaned and closed at the end of each day
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• 2 years of food service management experience preferred

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

Computer Skills:

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
• Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint
• Willingness to learn new software as needed

Certificates and Licenses:

• Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed
• ServSafe Certification preferred