Kitchen Patrol (KP) Lead - YMCA Camp Chandler

YMCA of Greater Montgomery; Wetumpka (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA Camp Chandler is seeking a Kitchen Patrol Lead to supervise daily KP operations and maintain a clean, organized dining space throughout the summer. You will work under the Camp Cooks and report to the Camp Director, upholding Camp Chandler’s standards for cleanliness, food safety, and presentation.

The KP Lead will coordinate KP three times daily, support food safety procedures, and guide KP staff to ensure tasks are completed efficiently while maintaining a positive team environment.

Qualifications

• Lead and coordinate KP three times daily.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards in kitchen/dining hall.
• Monitor and support KP staff to meet camp standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Kitchen Patrol (KP) three times daily.
• Ensure the kitchen, dining hall, dishwashing areas are cleaned, organized, and properly maintained.
• Oversee weekly deep clean of the kitchen and dining hall.

Skills

Food safety

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Communication

Job description

YMCA Camp Chandler - KP Lead Job Description

Kitchen Patrol Lead

The KP Lead is responsible for overseeing the daily Kitchen Patrol (KP) operations and maintaining a clean, organized, and well-cared-for kitchen and dining hall throughout the summer. Working under the supervision of the Camp Cooks and reporting directly to the Camp Director, the KP Lead helps ensure that all kitchen and dining areas meet Camp Chandler’s standards for cleanliness, organization, food safety, and overall presentation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Kitchen Patrol (KP) three times daily.
• Ensure the kitchen, dining hall, dishwashing areas, and surrounding spaces are cleaned, organized, and properly maintained.
• Oversee the completion of a weekly deep clean of the kitchen and dining hall.
• Assist with receiving and properly storing food and supply orders.
• Ensure food and supplies are stored safely, neatly, and according to camp procedures.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of food allergies and dietary restrictions and follow all applicable food safety procedures.
• Communicate any food allergy or dietary concerns to the appropriate kitchen staff.
• Work closely with the Camp Cooks to ensure KP responsibilities are completed thoroughly and efficiently.
• Monitor KP staff and hold them accountable for completing assigned tasks and maintaining Camp Chandler’s standards.
• Identify and communicate any maintenance, cleanliness, or supply concerns within the kitchen and dining hall.
• Help maintain a positive, respectful, and team-oriented kitchen environment.
• Follow all YMCA and Camp Chandler policies and procedures related to food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and staff conduct.
• Complete additional kitchen, dining hall, and food-service responsibilities as assigned by the Camp Cooks or Camp Director.

Expectations

The KP Lead should be dependable, organized, attentive to detail, and comfortable working in a fast-paced food-service environment. This individual should take pride in maintaining a clean and welcoming dining environment and understand the importance of food safety, sanitation, and allergy awareness in a summer camp setting.