Head Chef à United States

Location: Camp CONNRI (Ashford, CT)

Status: Seasonal (June 10, 2025 – August 02, 2025)

Rate of Pay: $5000 stipend plus room, board, bedding, laundry facilities, and recreational facilities provided. The stipend amount is based on working the entire summer program. Any time off not scheduled will result in a prorated stipend amount.

Position Purpose: Provide nutritious, well-prepared meals for campers, staff, and guests. Will also oversee food-service operations, including purchase preparation, nutrition, service, sanitation, security, personnel management, customer service, and record keeping.

• Manage the operations of the food and dining service, including coordinating activities between the kitchen and dining room.
• Ensure that all meals are prepared following the approved menus, are served on time, are appetizing and nutritious, served well, and within the mandated portions indicated on the menu.
• Ensure camper snacks are distributed daily and staff evening snacks are distributed on scheduled evenings.
• Supervise the kitchen staff, communicating issues to the Directors or Assistant Camp Director.
• Coordinate the schedule and job tasks of kitchen staff.
• Coordinate with the dining hall supervisor's schedule and job tasks of dining hall staff.
• Cooperate with the dining room and laundry staff to ensure the smooth operation of all food services.
• Manage the planning and preparation of nutritionally balanced meals and snacks.
• Manage the inventory and ordering of food, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintain inventory of food and other camp supplies (toilet paper, paper towels, soap, etc.).
• Monitor administrative functions regarding kitchen and dining room staff.
• Cooperate with the Directors and Assistant Camp Director regarding any issues with food services, orders, deliveries, and staff.
• Prepare a brief & inventory at the close of camp evaluating the service program and information for future Head Cooks/Food Service Managers.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, sanitization, and safety and ensure the kitchen area, dining hall, and storage are clean and sanitary, meeting all State and ACA sanitary codes.
• Inspect equipment and ensure equipment is repaired as necessary. Coordinate with the Assistant Camp Director and Camp Caretaker for routine maintenance, sanitation, and upkeep of the camp kitchen, equipment, and facilities.
• Ensure the dishwasher maintains the proper temperature for appropriately washing all pots, pans, dishes, and utensils.
• Ensure the refrigerator and freezer maintain the proper temperatures, maintaining a daily recorder.
• Store food and leftovers at the proper temperature.
• Ensure that the dining hall and kitchen are locked when not in use to ensure the highest degree of safety.
• Assist in closing the kitchen at the end of the season.
• Attend and participate in daily devotions and evening programs, including staff Vespers.
• Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.
• Enthusiastically participate in the total camping program.
• Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures.
• Participate in planning, delivering, and supervising evening programs, special events, camp activities, and other camp functions.
• Participate in end-of-camp cleanup, addressing all living areas, program areas, and general camp areas.
• Perform assigned administrative duties on each session's opening and closing days.
• Provide a consistent, positive, Christian example to campers and staff.
• Serve as a positive and professional representative of The Salvation Army.
• Sit with campers at all programs and in the dining hall as scheduled.
• Strive to be a personal example in conduct, conversation, and attitude consistent with established policies and procedures.

• Must be at least 18 years old and have at least two years of experience in food preparation in an institutional setting.
• Must possess a Food Service Manager certificate (ServSafe Manager Certification or approved equivalent).
• Ability to use kitchen equipment safely and correctly.
• Knowledge of state, ACA, and USDA regulations regarding kitchen health and safety is essential.
• Knowledge and experience in preparing special dietary foods for large groups.
• Must have the ability to manage time to maintain a meal delivery schedule.
• Must have the ability to supervise and evaluate other kitchen staff.
• Physical mobility and endurance to perform tasks while standing/walking (60 minutes or more).
• Must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Employees must not attempt to teach differing views of doctrine or practices or press them upon other staff members, campers, or guests as Camp CONNRI employees.
• Must subscribe to Salvation Army principles/mission and abide by the camp’s personnel policies and practices outlined in the Camp Staff Manual, including leaving the campgrounds during staff breaks between camping periods. Smoking, drinking alcoholic beverages, using illegal drugs, and immoral conduct during the employment period will be grounds for immediate dismissal.
• Ability to communicate and work with groups participating and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff.
• Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply proper behavior-management techniques.
• Ability to relate to youth and adults positively and understand the developmental needs of youth.
• Certification from the American Red Cross for Advanced First Aid and CPR preferred.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in program areas designated as camp program areas.
• Desire and ability to work with children outdoors in varied conditions/
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess the strength and endurance to supervise campers constantly.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.

Learn more about The Salvation Army's Camp CONNRI at https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/southern-new-england/camp-connri/

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.