Food Service Director

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a leading community organization as a Food Services Director! This seasonal role involves assisting the head cook with all kitchen operations, ensuring food safety and cleanliness, and supervising kitchen staff, including junior counselors. You will play a vital role in creating a positive dining experience for campers and staff, while also engaging in various camp activities. If you have a passion for food service and enjoy working with children in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to make a difference in the lives of young campers while honing your leadership skills in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of kitchen duties and ability to supervise staff is essential.
• Must enjoy working with people, especially children.

Responsibilities

• Assist head cook and supervise kitchen duties and staff.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety in food preparation and serving.

Skills

Kitchen Management

Supervision

Food Safety Practices

Interpersonal Skills

Education

General Knowledge of Kitchen Duties

Job description

CEDAR RAPIDS YMCA/CAMP WAPSIE JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Food Services Director
FLSA Status: Non Exempt-Seasonal
Reports to: Summer Camp Director

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the head cook, the food service director will be responsible to assist the head cook in the performance of all kitchen duties and responsibilities. The food service director is responsible for the serving and all dining room procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Performs all kitchen duties as directed by the head cook.
2. Works a daily shift in the kitchen as an assistant cook, supervises the cooking of Sunday evening & Saturday breakfast.
3. Organizes and supervises the table setting, food serving, clearing of tables, and sweeping and mopping procedures for all meals.
4. Maintains accurate daily checks of freezers and refrigerators for proper temperatures and assures proper storage and cleanliness of areas.
5. Assists in the enforcement of safety practices and assures proper storage, cooking, and serving of food at safe temperatures.
6. Supervises all dishwashers, while performing duties in the kitchen, assures that the record of rinse and wash temperatures on the dishwasher are accurately kept. After each meal inspects the kitchen area and assures that all surfaces are cleaned and sanitized and floors swept before kitchen staff leaves.
7. Responsible for the complete cleanliness of the kitchen, including cupboards, all surfaces, appliances, and floors.
8. Create a procedure for cook out clean up and supervise the Rotating Junior Counselors as they do cookouts.
9. Head a planning committee for one world service activity and one special day activity. Participate in all of the courses, activities, classes, training, and planning sessions during pre-camp.
10. Supervise during the nighttime hours, one of the leadership groups as they are sleeping.
11. Participate and help in any all camp activity or any activity in camp when you do not have specific responsibilities in the kitchen.
12. Attend the weekly 1:00 PM staff meeting and share your ideas and distribute materials for any activity you are in charge of during the week.
13. Responsible for the supervision of all rotating junior counselors and LIT’s and CIT’s while they are performing duties in the kitchen.
14. Create and maintain a harmonious, positive working relationship with fellow staff, YMCA Camp Wapsie campers and participants.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess a general knowledge of kitchen duties and have the ability to supervise staff.

Enjoys working and interacting with people of all types and ages, with a special emphasis on children, modeling and utilizing the important core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.