Cook & Kitchen Manager High Mountain Institute, Inc.
- Date Posted April 08, 2021
- Location Leadville, CO
- Category Culinary / Education
- Job type Full-Time
- Our high school semester program awards academic credit for classes that align with course requirements at sending schools across the country
- Approximately 150 motivated, high-achieving students and 30 adults participate in HMI programs each year
- All HMI programs combine exploration of the natural world with intellectual pursuits and intentional community
- All HMI programs involve backpacking; some also involve rock climbing and backcountry skiing
- No previous outdoor experience is necessary to participate; many of our students are new to these activities
- HMI awards over $800,000 annually in need-based financial aid
Position Details:
• Oversee all HMI food service and expedition rationing
• Cook meals and food ordering
• Plan creative menus including dietary restrictions
• Train faculty, staff, and apprentices
• Teach students to plan and cook
• Intensive on then off schedule
• Oversee health code compliance
• Manage entire food budget
• Oversee general nutrition
• Provide varied and healthy meals
• Health Insurance provided
• Retirement benefits (TIAA-CREF) after 1 year
• Starting salary $35,000 - $45,000 DOE
• Start date: May 2021
Minimum Qualifications:
• 3-5 years of prior food service experience, experience supervising others in a food service setting, and experience cooking for large groups.
Desired Qualifications:
• Inspired by HMI Mission
• Highly motivated & organized individual with prior relevant experience
• Significant prior experience with providing healthy, nutritious, and alternative meals
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Budgeting experience
• Experience with, and passion for, diverse and interesting foods
• Teaching experience, culinary curriculum development
• Prior experience in rationing for backcountry expeditions
• Computer Skills (MS Word, MS Excel, Windows)
• Passion for the outdoors, working with teenagers, and local community involvement Compensation this position is : salaried Application instructions