Youth Campus Kitchen Lead & Dining Supervisor

Sprucelake; Canadensis (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Spruce Lake Ministries in the Pocono Mountains is seeking a Food Service Kitchen Manager to oversee dining and kitchen operations at the Spruce Lake Youth Campus. You will lead the on-the-floor team, act as head cook for daily guest meals and large youth-focused events, and ensure warm, efficient hospitality throughout the dining experience.

The role demands tactical leadership, a commitment to high standards, and the ability to motivate staff in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in culinary arts is a plus.
• Three plus years of progressive cooking and operational experience in commercial kitchen, camp, or hospitality setting.
• Three plus years of progressive supervisory experience in building and leading high-performing food service teams.
• Knowledge of food service regulations and operational protocols.
• Knowledge of food and nutrition for creating nutritious, appealing meals.
• Proficiency with scheduling software and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and conflict management skills.
• Valid Serve Safe manager certification and/or local health department food handler credentials.
• Flexible schedule that accommodates evenings, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of dining and kitchen operations at Spruce Lake Youth Campus.
• Serve as on-the-floor leader and head cook for daily guest and event itineraries.
• Coordinate snack/coffee breaks and manage large-scale youth-dedicated dinners.
• Motivate staff and maintain high standards in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with food service management team to ensure hospitality excellence.

Skills

Staff leadership

Conflict management

Communication

Flexibility

Customer service orientation

Supervisory experience

Education

Associate degree in culinary arts

Tools

Scheduling software

MS Office Suite

Serve Safe certification

Job description

Spruce Lake Ministries in the Pocono Mountains is seeking a Food Service Kitchen Manager to oversee dining and kitchen operations at the Spruce Lake Youth Campus. You will lead the on-the-floor team, act as head cook for daily guest meals and large youth-focused events, and ensure warm, efficient hospitality throughout the dining experience.

The role demands tactical leadership, a commitment to high standards, and the ability to motivate staff in a fast-paced setting.