Job description

We are an innovative non-profit Jewish environmental sleepaway camp just 50 miles from NYC, focusing on organic farming & food, wilderness connection, and creative arts.

This is not your typical camp food. Our Kosher kitchen is 100% from scratch and local and organic whenever possible. We use food from our farm 100 yards away and source from local vendors and farms in our area. We are a community and want to hire chefs that are passionate about our local, organic ideology and want to be a part of a larger community.

Assistant Chef: The ideal candidate for this position is able to manage a staff of prep cooks and dishwashers, keep an inventory of kitchen and food supplies, and assist in ordering of food. This position serves as the Head Chef in the Spring season (April 15-June 11) and as the Assistant Chef during the summer camp season (June 12-Aug 20). The position can be prolonged through mid-October. He/She is able to work with accommodate produce coming from our farm, able to source and use local food, and able to cater to various dietary restrictions. While not required, this position would benefit from knowledge and experience with natural-foods cooking, nutritious and balanced diets, large-scale group cooking, and observing Kosher laws. Other responsibilities include:

• Strong interest in Farm To Table Ethos that sets Eden Village Camp apart from many other camps
• Wants to work with kids! We are a summer camp that integrates its staff in to camp life as much as we can.
• Cook for up to 300 people.
• Will serve as Head Chef when the Head Chef is off.
• Is the lead cook on at least one meal a day. You should feel comfortable doing such for large groups.
• Able to manage a small staff to expedite meals both when the Head Chef is present and absent.
• Effectively communicate with kitchen staff about roles, responsibilities and expectations.
• Be able to cater to various dietary restrictions and choices and have experience in labeling foods with nuts and gluten.
• Be able to lift up to 60 lbs.

WE ARE ALSO HIRING FOR PREP COOKS, NATURE SPECIALISTS, LIFEGUARDS, COUNSELORS, OFFICE STAFF AND MORE.

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