Sous Chef

Job Description

Camp O-AT-KA is seeking a qualified, passionate, and inspirational Assistant Chef. The Chef’s primary responsibility is to take excellent care of our campers and staff by providing quality food service.

You will work with the Head Chef to oversee all kitchen operations while working with staff to provide delicious, wholesome, child-friendly meals for campers and staff. This position offers the opportunity to be part of a team while preparing quality meals in a positive, friendly environment.

The camp season runs from June 15 to August
9. This position includes a competitive salary, room and board, and the opportunity to spend the summer in a beautiful lakeside setting. We also offer free tuition for staff children.

• Along with the head chef, create and maintain a positive and professional atmosphere with a sense of mutual respect, both in the kitchen and throughout the camp.
• Prepare meals for approx. 150 people with a variety of options for vegetarian, gluten‑free, and dairy‑free restrictions.
• Maintain superior food quality and sanitation standards in accordance with State and American Camp Association guidelines and regulations.
• Serve as a leader in the kitchen to manage and motivate a kitchen staff, and serve as the head of operations when the head chef has days off.
• Assist in ordering all food and supplies while meeting set budgets for each.
• Ensure proper receiving and storage of all food and supplies.
• Communicate and work with the Executive Director and Wedding Coordinator regarding special events and general feedback on the kitchen operation.
• Ensure proper food handling and food safety practices.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the kitchen and storage areas.

• Excellent cultural fit for the camp, passion for our mission and delivering it through food and food service
• 3 or more years cooking experience and/or experience in a catering environment
• Experience working with purchasing food and supplies a plus
• Experienced in food sanitation and safety—Serv Safe certified a plus