Culinary Lead for Camp Hospitality & Faith

CPY0001 Young Life Incorporated; Georgia; On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Life is seeking a Food Service professional for camp operations in the United States. You will lead the Food Services team, ensure guest hospitality, manage costs and uphold ministry values.

Must obtain ServeSafe within 6 months; experience in training and leading teams preferred; some college or culinary institute experience preferred.

This role requires physical tasks and collaboration with volunteers to deliver meals while reflecting Christ-like hospitality.

Qualifications

• Work experience in the food service industry preferred.
• Experience in training and leading teams preferred.
• Demonstrate understanding of Young Life ministry, strategy and mission.
• Experience in organizing and prioritizing tasks.
• Experience in managing the administrative aspects of the Food Service department.
• Demonstrate professionalism in written and verbal communication with guests, vendors and staff.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a posture of service that anticipates guest needs and responds with professionalism through intentional decisions and systems.
• Support the Food Service Manager in directing the planning, developing and evaluation of the menu development according to the Young Life Food Service standards.
• Recognize and prepare for guest needs/requests to partner with our groups; meeting their needs and developing an environment where guests are heard.
• Manage with integrity the finances, people, buildings and equipment entrusted to our ministry through Food Services.
• Develop and equip staff to participate in comprehensive stewardship of the Food Services Department.
• Support systems for inventory control over food, equipment and other budgeted items.
• Participate in food cost tracking procedures and awareness of food costs impact on camp fees and property budget.
• Foster an environment where volunteers feel valued and support hiring of quality candidates for intern positions.
• Demonstrate a desire to grow through engagement in the Individual Development Plan process and participation in training and development opportunities.
• Stand on national standards and metrics to uphold camp operations; contribute to daily responsibilities accordingly.
• Must obtain ServeSafe Certification within 6 months unless already certified.
• May involve lifting up to 60 pounds, exposure to cleaning chemicals, and active kitchen duties.
• For camp specifics, refer to attached document.

Skills

Food service experience

Team leadership

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

Education

Some college education or culinary institute experience

Job description

Young Life is seeking a Food Service professional for camp operations in the United States. You will lead the Food Services team, ensure guest hospitality, manage costs and uphold ministry values.

Must obtain ServeSafe within 6 months; experience in training and leading teams preferred; some college or culinary institute experience preferred.

This role requires physical tasks and collaboration with volunteers to deliver meals while reflecting Christ-like hospitality.