Culinary Director

At Camp Laurel South, the Culinary Director is a seasonal leadership role that spearheads the camp’s dedicated Culinary Arts Program. Unlike food service staff, this director focuses exclusively on instructional programming within a state-of-the‑art culinary facility.

The Culinary Director designs and executes a hands‑on curriculum where campers (ages 7–15) elect cooking as a daily activity. You will lead  Chef Camp,  a professional‑grade studio, to foster a love of cooking through global flavors and creative challenges.

• Curriculum Design:
  Create engaging, age‑appropriate lesson plans ranging from fundamental skills to advanced techniques like pasta from scratch or international cuisines.
• Instructional Leadership:
  Lead high‑energy sessions and  themed  events, such as cupcake wars or baking challenges.
• Staff Supervision:
  Mentor and supervise two in‑cabin culinary specialists, overseeing their instructional quality and safety protocols.
• Facility Management:
  Maintain a clean, organized, and professional kitchen environment adhering to strict food safety standards.
• Inventory & Logistics:
  Manage the ordering and inventory of ingredients and supplies specifically for the instructional program.
• Leadership Team Participation:
  Collaborate with other program directors (e.g., Athletics, Waterfront) to ensure a cohesive camp experience.

• Professional Expertise:
  Strong background in professional cooking and baking; previous experience in a head chef or instructional role is highly preferred.
• Youth Development Focus:
  Passion for teaching children and the ability to simplify complex culinary concepts into fun, digestible lessons.
• Leadership
  
  Skills:
  
  Experience managing a small team and the ability to work collaboratively within a large organization.
• Certifications:
  
  Food safety certification (e.g., Serv Safe) is preferred. A valid driver’s license is required.
• Seasonal Commitment:
  Must be available for the full summer season (mid‑June to mid‑August) and live on‑site in Casco, Maine.