Company description

Beam is a summer camp in Strafford, NH for the fine and manual arts where each summer campers aged 9-17 collaborate on a spectacular project. Beam Campers cultivate hands-on skills while exploring innovative thinking, design and the creative process. They transform ideas into artifacts and personal achievement into community success. They also have a lot of fun.

Beam Camp has two lakes and sits on 100 acres of mountain, forests and lakes. Among Beam’s resources are a well-equipped wood shop, art/ceramics studio, basketball court, two large athletic fields and outdoor fire pit.

Job description

The Beam Chef’s primary responsibility is directing all aspects of food service of three meals and three snacks each day to a camp of 108 young campers and 40 adult staff.

Direct the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, snacks or other foods.
Plan menu for three meals a day, plus morning, afternoon and evening snacks, with vegetarian alternatives
Supervise supporting kitchen staff and establish regular check-ins with them to outline daily and long term tasks.
Delegate tasks and responsibilities to supporting kitchen staff, creating daily schedules if necessary.
Create weekly meal schedules
Order and inspect all food items and kitchen supplies needed to maintain smooth operation
Meet daily with Camp Director
Conduct kitchen training for camp personnel both assigned and not assigned to kitchen staff.
Inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance
Meet with sales representatives in order to negotiate prices and order supplies
Collaborate with other camp personnel to plan and develop menus for special camp events
Remain on call during mealtimes to inspect dishes as they are served, and address any needs that may arise during the meal.
Store leftover food and ingredients, as well as clean and sanitize kitchen work surfaces and floors at the end of each meal.
Help to clean dishes for all three meals a day
The job requires grace under pressure and good humor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants should have experience and training in sanitation, menu planning, food preparation, and protection, hygiene, personal supervision, and record keeping.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $25.00 - $30.00

Application instructions

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Deadline

no deadline