Camp Kitchen Head Cook & Team Lead

Mount Hermon Association Incorporated; Etna (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Hermon Association Incorporated in Etna, California seeks a KC Head Cook to direct kitchen operations at the Kidder Creek camp, overseeing meal preparation, serving and storage in alignment with safety and quality standards.

The role requires lifting 35–50 lbs, supervising summer staff and volunteers, maintaining temperatures, conducting inventories, and ensuring meals meet camp needs while reflecting MHA’s mission and values.

Qualifications

• Some college or more, depending on skills.
• Food Handler’s card or ServSafe certification required.
• Experience in the food service industry preferred.
• Ability to lead and train others; safety focused.
• Ability to lift 35–50 lbs; physical capability to handle kitchen tasks.

Responsibilities

• Complete menu as provided and instructed by the Food Service Administrator.
• Pull, prepare, serve and store food in accordance with food handling procedures to ensure safe, nutritious meals.
• Maintain records of refrigerators’ and freezers’ temperatures to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Conduct inventory as needed by the Food Service Administrator.
• Clean ovens, grills and ventilation hood to maintain sanitary standards.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Supervisory: Assist cook(s) and summer staff/volunteers.

Skills

Food preparation

Staff training

Kitchen equipment

Food safety

Education

Food Handler’s card or ServSafe

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Mount Hermon Association Incorporated in Etna, California seeks a KC Head Cook to direct kitchen operations at the Kidder Creek camp, overseeing meal preparation, serving and storage in alignment with safety and quality standards.

The role requires lifting 35–50 lbs, supervising summer staff and volunteers, maintaining temperatures, conducting inventories, and ensuring meals meet camp needs while reflecting MHA’s mission and values.