Residential Camp Kitchen Supervisor

Avid4 Adventure; Bailey (CO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Avid4 Adventure is seeking Kitchen Supervisors for their Colorado Overnight Camps. This role involves managing kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and preparing meals for campers and staff. Ideal candidates will have kitchen experience and a ServSafe certification. Join a community committed to outdoor lifestyles and teamwork.

Benefits

Affordable health insurance

Free gear access

Discounted pro deals on gear

Professional development

Public transportation reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age required.
• Experience in a commercial kitchen preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage dietary restrictions and prepare nutritious meals.
• Ensure kitchen compliance with cleanliness regulations.
• Lead dining services team for cohesion.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

For almost 20 years, Avid4 Adventure has empowered kids to live active outdoor lifestyles through our unique outdoor programming. Are you looking for a seasonal opportunity where you are valued as a skilled, impactful member of a close-knit community? Then you are the perfect fit for the Avid4 Adventure Overnight Camps Service Operations Team. Our Camp Operations Staff are the magic behind the scenes ensuring a safe and positive experience for all campers and fellow staff members. Our Kitchen team ensures that our campers and staff have the fuel they need both at camp and out in the field to stay energized and are a key part of the community culture.

We are hiring Kitchen Supervisors for our Colorado Overnight Camp locations:

• Camp Blue Sky (Grades 1-5), Evergreen, CO

• Camp Windy Peak (Grades 6-12) Bailey, CO

In this role you will

• Work to keep the kitchen in compliance with state regulations regarding cleanliness and sanitation.

• Manage all dietary restrictions so that all campers and staff have plenty to eat with a variety of meals.

• Prepare and serve delicious, nutritious meals for all campers and staff.

• Work with the kitchen team to provide for different programs, including expeditions, continental breakfasts, and cookie raids.

• Engagement with the campers and staff to be part of the camp experience.

• Manage and lead dining services team for team cohesion, commitment, and enjoyment within positions.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age by the start of camp training.

• Experience working in a commercial kitchen is highly preferred for Kitchen Supervisors.

• ServSafe certification required, Avid4 Adventure covers the cost of this certification.

• Our International Visa window has closed and we are no longer able to accept candidates that require visa sponsorship.

Important Details

• Work Schedule: 35-40 hours a week. Shifts are split mornings (6am-2pm) and evenings (1pm-9pm), 7 days a week. Eligible for overtime pay.

• Position Duration: Training begins May 28 and programs run from June 1 through August 2

• Compensation: Pay is determined based on position, additional responsibilities, relevant certifications, and staff tenure.

  • Kitchen Supervisor: $15.55/hour

• Housing: Housing is available on-site in our cabins. Facilities are shared with our other staff and campers and include sleeping arrangements, full bathrooms and showers, and laundry on site. Room and board is available for a $100/weekly deduction ($400 monthly) and includes all meals. Kitchen staff are not required to stay on the premise.

READY TO JOIN THE TEAM??

We understand your time is valuable which is why we have a simple, 3-minutes or less, mobile-friendly application. We also like to be transparent about our interview process so here is what you can expect after you apply:

• Step 1: Complete 3-minute application

• Step 2: 30-minute live virtual interview

• Step 3: Final decision!!

This process moves quickly so be ready to hear from us shortly after you submit your application.

Why Avid4 Adventure?

• We were again voted by Outside Magazine as one of the 50 Best Places to Work.

• We are the only summer camp in the world that is a Certified B Corp (Benefit Corporation).

• We truly live by our Core Values.

• We are committed to improving inclusion, diversity, justice, and equity both internally and in the outdoor industry as a whole. You can learn more about our JEDI commitments and progress here.

• Benefits - Access to affordable health insurance, access to free gear, discounted pro deals on gear, professional development, public transportation reimbursement to/from camp, and more!