Special Diets Cook

Description

Who are we:

• We are not just any summer camp; we’re something more
• We provide a safe space for our campers from challenging neighborhoods in San Francisco
• We promote and value diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging within a strong staff community
• We influence & inspire our campers to help them become more successful & proactive adults
• We foster an environment that allows our staff to thrive and grow as professionals, no matter their chosen field
• We’re a ton of fun!

Who are you:

• You are a role model who will always put our youth first
• You have an unparalleled sense of integrity, emotional intelligence, & commitment to quality work
• You believe in the power of working and playing in nature
• You thrive while working collaboratively
• You are willing to learn, grow, & get better
• You value creativity, professionalism, empathy, & patience

Position Purpose

Special Diets Chef provides kitchen support to produce high quality camp meals to all campers, staff, and guests. Responsibilities include prep work, timely turn out of meals, meal presentation, and overall strong culinary skills. The Special Diets Chef will support the kitchen staff team with preparing and serving meals, cleaning the kitchen area, and working as a close team. This position will specifically ensure that individuals requiring a special diet have their needs met - this includes vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and halal meals, among others.

Key Responsibilities

• High-volume meal preparation (serving 300+ guests each meal)
• Maintaining food quality and sanitation standards
• Ability to maintain accurate records, understand and carry out oral instructions; flexibility and ability to follow instructions
• Keep kitchen and equipment clean and organized
• Serve food to campers, staff, and guests
• Dishwashing as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Skills

• Experience preparing meals for individuals with special dietary needs
• Experience cooking vegan, vegetarian, gluten free meals
• Experience working in a commercial kitchen
• Experience cooking for large groups
• Knowledge of standards of food preparation and serving, and kitchen procedures
• Strong work ethic
• Work well under pressure
• Ability to work with youth in a positive manner
• Ability to work in a team
• Good communication skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience cooking halal or kosher meals
• Experience working with youth
• Ability to work well with others
• Experience working in a summer camp environment

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Must be able to walk on uneven terrain for at least 3 miles
• Must be able to be stand for 8 hours (with breaks)
• Must be able to work in temperatures ranging from 30° to 100°

Schedule

• Temporary/Seasonal Summer position.
• Applicants should be available June 9 - August 6, 2025 to work & live on-site at our Camp location in Northern California (Mendocino County).
• Staff members work 40-56 hours/week depending on position with two days off per week. Days off vary per session.

Lodging

• Lodging is provided for all staff on site. Kitchen Staff will not be required to stay in a cabin with youth on a regular basis, but will be assigned bunk-style indoor housing that may be shared with up to 3 other staff members. 

Benefits

• Onsite lodging is provided for all staff.
• Three cooked meals per day are provided onsite, including on days off (gluten-free, vegan, & vegetarian options).
• Free onsite laundry.
• Employee Assistance Program: in-person counseling + 24/7 confidential mental health support.
• Onsite workout facilities.
• Free Wifi access in the staff lounge.
• Free 1-year membership to the American Camp Association.

Pay

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and BGCSF needs. At BGCSF, our decisions are based on other factors and dependent on circumstances for each position. Depending on the need and requirement of the position, an individual could be hired at or near the entry level, mid - level or top of the range for their role and compensation. As such, a reasonable estimate for this temporary summer position from June 9 - August 6, 2025, is $4,500.00.

Disclaimer

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

If you’re excited about this opportunity, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyways and attach a cover letter explaining why it would be a good fit. You may just be the right candidate!

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