Kitchen Manager High Mountain Institute, Inc.
- Date Posted May 10, 2022
- 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 food service and expedition rationing for all HMI programs
- Cook meals and order food for 50+ students and employees
- Plan creative menus including dietary restrictions with high level of detail
- Train faculty, staff, and apprentices
- Teach students to meal plan and cook
- Intensive on then off schedule, including weekends and nights
- Oversee health code compliance
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- Manage entire food budget
- Manage and oversee food allergens
- Oversee general nutrition
- Provide varied and healthy meals
- Health Insurance provided
- Retirement benefits (TIAA-CREF) after 1 year
- Starting pay $17 - $28 / hour DOE
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 (Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Windows, etc.)
- Passion for the outdoors, working with teenagers, and local community involvement