Summer Camp Kitchen Manager

Porthealth; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Camp Kitchen Manager, where you will create nutritious meal plans and prepare delicious food for campers with diverse dietary needs. This role allows you to lead a passionate team in a beautiful, serene environment while making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities. Enjoy competitive pay, a supportive team atmosphere, and the opportunity to grow personally and professionally. If you're ready to embrace a rewarding challenge in a fun and dynamic setting, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Bonuses for referrals and returning staff

Two full days off between camp sessions

Serene wooded environment

Outdoor activities like zip-lining and canoeing

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in meal preparation and food service.
• General knowledge of cooking and serving food in large quantities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals tailored to dietary needs.
• Lead a team to ensure efficient kitchen operations and timely meal service.

Skills

Meal Preparation

Food Service

Supervision

Dietary Needs Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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 not just about getting a paycheck—it’s about making a real 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

Camp Easterseals Virginia operates as part of Easterseals PORT Health. For 65 years, Camp Easterseals has provided quality recreational and therapeutic camp programming in the beautiful countryside of New Castle, Virginia. Children and adults with disabilities are able to experience all the outdoors has to offer including horseback riding, canoeing, swimming, arts and crafts, ziplining and campfires thanks to an amazing group of dedicated team members just 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.

We believe that by leveraging the unique strengths and perspectives of our workforce, we can advance our just cause, while building a healthy, sustainable organization. That’s why we listen, seek to understand & act to make ESPH an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self & Learning & Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!