Seasonal Kitchen Manager

The Seasonal Kitchen Manager is responsible for overseeing kitchen staff, providing meals for campers and staff during summer camp program. This includes preparing meals for special diets, cleaning and organizing kitchen and appliances, general cleaning, training of kitchen staff and maintaining meal records. A primary function of this, and every other job at Sky High Ranch, is to ensure that each member, guest, and visitor receives the highest caliber of service.

Pay Range: $25.00 - $30.00 /hour

Dates of Employment: late May- early August (exact dates TBD)

• Prepares to prepare meals as scheduled for 50-310 people per meal.
• Prepares all meals on time as scheduled or assigned.
  • Assist in the preparation of all meals for camp.
  • Properly measure ingredients and assemble them in accordance to specifications. Use proper measurement tools to ensure accuracy and proper execution of all recipes.
  • Wash, peel and prepare raw food products.
  • Cut and portion different types of meat.
  • Portion the food and prepare dishes and ingredients for serving.
  • Breakdown workstation and complete closing duties.
  • Ensure leftover food is stored properly.
  • Work closely with Prep/Line Cook and Dishwasher/Kitchen Assistant throughout the course of the shift and provide support as needed.
  • Test the temperature of foods at specified intervals;
    Perform daily temperature checks for coolers and products.
  • Clean, organize and maintain refrigerators, coolers, and dry storage areas. Restock items as needed. Keep track of ingredient quantities.
  • Observe methods of food preparation, cooking, and sizes of portions to ensure food is adequately prepared.
  • Ensure proper cooking methods and recipes are followed. Perform quality audits and specs checks, including temp checks on food items and dish machines.
  • Ensures that CDPHE Food Regulations are being followed by all kitchen staff;
    Performs daily temperature checks for coolers and products.
  • Assists with breakdown of workstation and completion of closing duties ensuring all Prep/Line Cooks’ and Dishwasher/Kitchen Assistants’ assignments are completed before they sign out.
• Menu planning, recipe creation, and ensures overall functionality of the kitchen.
• May assist in food ordering as directed by Program Director.
• Partner with Program Director to make recipe or menu changes so that foods will be utilized before expiration date to eliminate waste as much as possible.
• Partner with Program Director to reward and recognize staff for individual and team success.
• Responsible for ensuring food items are readily available for staff on weekends.
• Partners with administrative staff to plan, prepare, and deliver timely and accurate pack-out and travel camp food.
• Creates prep sheets for special event orders.
• Ensures special food requirements for both campers and staff, e.g., food allergies, gluten free and vegetarian diets are managed with utmost importance for 100% accuracy.
• Ensure food items are readily available for staff on weekends.
• Prepare and deliver timely and accurate pack-out/travel food.
• Contribute as a leader of the department by supervising Prep/Line Cook and Dishwasher/Kitchen Assistant staff on improving operational efficiencies as needed.
• Ensure and promote the sanitary integrity of the facility, equipment, and food products.
• Maintains kitchen cleanliness and proper food preparation according to state and local health department code requirements and departmental procedures.
• Maintains overall sanitation, health, cleanliness, and safety standards for food preparation areas, cooking services, and dishes and utensils.
• Assists Prep/Line Cook and Dishwasher/Kitchen Assistant to ensure that CDPHE Food Regulations are being followed by all kitchen staff.
• Regularly sanitizes kitchen surfaces throughout the day;
  Assists in daily deep cleaning of specific areas in the kitchen, e.g., floors, counters, overs, stoves, fridges, etc.
• Washes hands frequently while working in the kitchen and in accordance with CDPHE health regulations.
• Keeps stock rooms, coolers, and freezers clean;
  Ensures that food supplies are rotated, and all perishables are labeled, dated and stored properly.
• Performs check in of all incoming…