Kitchen Manager​/Head Cook

Overview

Description

Offering unique,
active outdoor experiences in the Blue Ridge Mountains (Travelers Rest, SC), Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands Camp WaBak is nestled on 135 acres of forest, trails, lakefront, creek with waterfall, and cabins—an ideal natural setting for all to enjoy canoeing, hiking, archery, environmental education, and team challenges. We are seeking an experienced, energetic Kitchen Manager / Head Cook who enjoys and thrives in a camp environment.

Seasonal staff compensation includes weekly pay rate, room and board within a supportive camp community that prioritizes safety, growth, and fun.

• Manage and supervise the food planning, purchasing, and preparation for the camp. The incumbent must maintain health and safety standards in the dining hall according to the Girl Scout Safety Activity Checkpoint standards, the American Camp Association (ACA), and DHEC regulations. The Kitchen Manager reports to the Camp Director and oversees two kitchen assistants.
• Oversee and manage the opening, running, and closing of the kitchen in accordance with ACA, Girl Scout, and DHEC regulations related to food handling and kitchen procedures.
• Lead the timely preparation and serving of all summer meals consumed in the dining hall.
• Supervise other kitchen employees and delegate job assignments as appropriate.
• Plan and prepare healthy and creative meals for staff, incorporating staff requests when possible.
• Estimate needs, order, receive, and store food products and supplies.
• Accommodates dietary needs of staff and campers including homemade, nutritionally balanced, and varied vegetarian options served at every meal.
• Prepare an evaluation and summary of the current season including inventories, and recommendations for the following season.
• Ensure that the kitchen, dining room, and bathrooms are clean.
• All meals provided during shifts. On-site lodging provided but not required. May reside at camp in a cabin with other program managers and/or administrative staff for the duration of the summer.
• Ensure camp facilities meet established standards before, during, and after camp sessions. Coordinate and work with the property staff to identify and resolve property issues and needs.

• No prior Girl Scout experience required to apply.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• HS Diploma or equivalent required (advanced education or college preferred).
• Successful reference check, drug screen and background check.
• Serv Safe certification or documented experience in kitchen management and food safety required.
• Experience with meal planning, ordering food, and familiarity with a variety of dietary needs such as allergies, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free menus.
• Supervision experience preferred; must be able to use a computer to timely place food orders, manage inventory.
• Ability to prepare and serve all meals Sunday dinner through Friday lunch and occasional weekends and simultaneously have pack-out meals ready.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to make independent decisions, effective interaction with staff and volunteers, and work well with children.
• Upon hire, must hold personal membership in the Girl Scout organization and subscribe to the tenets of the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
• Ability to drive preferred but is not required. Drivers must have personal transportation and the ability to drive. Must possess a valid driver’s license, maintain personal auto insurance which meets the council insurance company’s requirement for coverage. Bilingual (Spanish) verbal communication abilities are preferred but not required.
• Assists in the smooth functioning of summer camp by performing other duties as assigned.

• Oversee and manage the opening, running, and closing of the kitchen in accordance with ACA, Girl Scout, and DHEC regulations related to food handling and kitchen procedures.
• Lead the timely preparation and serving of all summer meals consumed in the dining hall.
• Supervise other kitchen employees and delegate job assignments as appropriate.
• Plan and prepare healthy and creative meals for staff, incorporating staff requests when…