Camp Food Service Director & Catering Leader

YMCA of Central Texas; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

LTD/Life Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement plan

Family membership discounts

Job summary

The YMCA of Central Texas is seeking a talented, self-motivated individual to serve as Food Service Director at Camp Twin Lakes. This role oversees all food service operations including the commercial kitchen, catering, groups and retreats, summer camp meals, and CDC meal service.

Under supervision, the Food Service Director will lead food production, ensure quality and regulatory standards, and manage staff, menus, and budgets to support program needs and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in culinary/hospitality management.
• 5+ years in food service, culinary operations, catering, or related field.
• Experience supervising culinary or food service teams.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and health department requirements.
• Experience managing food costs, purchasing, inventory, budgets, and vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the commercial kitchen and food service department.
• Develop and maintain food production, preparation, presentation, and service standards.
• Oversee meal production for summer camp, Child Development Center, groups, retreats, and special events.
• Manage catering operations and coordinate food service for scheduled events.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, coach, and evaluate food service staff.
• Develop menus and meal plans based on program needs, nutrition, budget, and available resources.
• Monitor food costs, labor costs, cost-per-meal projections, and department financial performance.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Food cost control

Vendor management

Menu planning

Food safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in culinary arts/hospitality management

Job description

The YMCA of Central Texas is seeking a talented, self-motivated individual to serve as Food Service Director at Camp Twin Lakes. This role oversees all food service operations including the commercial kitchen, catering, groups and retreats, summer camp meals, and CDC meal service.

Under supervision, the Food Service Director will lead food production, ensure quality and regulatory standards, and manage staff, menus, and budgets to support program needs and growth.