Kitchen Director

Description

The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas is the Catholic Church in Northeast Kansas: Growing as Disciples of Jesus; Making Disciples for Jesus. Camp Kateri Tekakwitha is seeking to hire a temporary, full-time Kitchen Director, which will be responsible for supervising campers’ meal preparation, distribution and medical dietary conditions as reported by parents. This position will average 40+ hours per week, with a flexible work schedule. This temporary, full-time paid position runs from May 19, 2025 - July 28, 2025.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Oversee planning and preparing camp meals and snacks.
• Meet parents/guardians at registration to cover needed food accommodations.
• Oversee the cleaning of kitchen and supplies.
• Receive week long comprehensive staff training and additional certification/training.
• Relay concerns of campers to Directors and Assistant Directors.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Camp Manual which outlines operations, virtuous behavior and standards of our accrediting body, the American Camping Association and their culinary training.
• ·Strong organization and logistic skills.
• Vision and ability to take concepts to reality.
• Ability to have a sense of urgency to respond to emergency situations.
• Strong leadership skills and keen social awareness.
• Ability to create clean and maintain orderly environments.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma.
• Safe Serve Certification (acquired on the job). 
• Camp or related leadership experience is preferred. 

Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Statement of Foundational Principles as they Relate to Employment, Code of Conduct policy and complete Safe Environment training before hiring.