Summer Camp Kitchen Manager

Easterseals PORT Health; New Castle (VA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Camp Kitchen Manager at Camp Easterseals Virginia. You'll create meal plans and prepare nutritious meals for campers with disabilities. Enjoy a competitive salary and a fun, supportive work environment while making a difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Bonuses for referrals and returning staff

Team Atmosphere

Days Off

Beautiful Location

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in meal preparation and food service.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and serve meals tailored to dietary needs.
• Lead a team to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen.

Skills

Meal Preparation

Food Service

Supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join to apply for the Summer Camp Kitchen Manager role at Easterseals PORT Health

Are you a proven leader who is passionate about cooking and wants to make a difference in the lives of children and adults with disabilities? Join us this summer at Camp Easterseals Virginia (ESVA) as the Camp Kitchen Manager, where you’ll play an essential role in creating meal plans and preparing delicious, nutritious meals that meet the unique needs of our campers and staff!

What You’ll Do

As the Camp Kitchen Manager, you will plan, prepare, and serve meals that are both nutritious and tailored to meet the dietary needs of our campers, including accommodating food allergies and preparing pureed meals for those with swallowing difficulties. You will place food orders and create meal plans for up to 80 individuals. You will lead a team to ensure the kitchen operates efficiently and all meals are served on time. You will maintain a clean, organized kitchen while adhering to health and safety standards.

Why You’ll Love This Job

Working at Camp ESVA is about making a difference while having fun and growing personally and professionally. Here’s what you can expect:

• Competitive Pay: $20 per hour.
• Biweekly Salary
• Bonuses for referrals and returning staff.
• Team Atmosphere: Work alongside passionate people from around the world.
• Days Off: Enjoy two full days off between each camp session.
• Beautiful Location: Work in a serene, wooded environment with activities like zip-lining, canoeing, and horseback riding just steps away.

What We’re Looking For

To join our team, you should have a minimum of 2 years’ experience with meal preparation and food service and be comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen.

We Also Require The Following

• You must be at least 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• A valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• General knowledge of the preparation, cooking and serving of food in large quantities, especially in an environment that caters to special dietary needs.
• The ability to provide supervision and support to kitchen staff.
• Physically able to assist with kitchen tasks such as lifting, cleaning, and food preparation.

About Camp Easterseals

Camp Easterseals Virginia operates as part of Easterseals PORT Health. For 65 years, it has provided quality recreational and therapeutic camp programming in New Castle, Virginia. Children and adults with disabilities can experience outdoor activities including horseback riding, canoeing, swimming, arts and crafts, ziplining, and campfires, thanks to dedicated team members like you.

Our Working Environment

Supports employee and client health with a ‘no tobacco’ use policy (tobacco-free and smoke-free) in all offices, client facilities, properties, and agency vehicles.

Our Beliefs

We believe leveraging the strengths and perspectives of our workforce helps us advance our mission while building a healthy, sustainable organization. We listen, seek to understand, and act to make ESPH an Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable, Authentic & Learning (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!