Camp Namanu Food Service Manager

Job Title: Kitchen Manager 

Classification: Full-Time 

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt 

Reports to: Program Director  

Compensation: $50,000/annual 

Length of Contract: 1 Year (Potential to Extend) 

Our Commitment to Equity 

Camp Fire is committed to building a diverse team and culture. We recognize that there are many aspects of one’s life experience that contribute to the growth of our organization. We encourage everyone to apply. If you believe in our values and mission and want to contribute to the work we do, we want to hear from you, even if you don’t meet every one of the qualifications listed. 

If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.?Camp Fire Columbia strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.? 

Organization Overview:  

At Camp Fire Columbia, we believe that every child should have the opportunity to find and pursue their spark– a passion that inspires and drives them to set and achieve goals for their future. Our Summer Camp Program was founded in 1924 and continues to serve youth ages 5-18. During the summer months, we offer overnight summer camp at our beautiful 552-acre camp, Camp Namanu, bordered by the vibrant Sandy River and presided over by century-old trees. For more information, please visit: http://campfirecolumbia.org/ 

Position Overview: 

This position is responsible for overseeing the Camp Namanu kitchen, ensuring balanced meals for all persons on site for summer camp, weekend programs, catered rentals, and Outdoor School. Responsibilities include scheduling and supervising seasonal kitchen employees, menu-planning, food ordering within budget, managing kitchen inventory and supply requests, adhering to all food safety standards, meeting with renters or partners ahead of events and rentals, and working with camp leadership to implement policies for staff and campers. This position is also responsible for ensuring that any reported dietary needs and restrictions are safely met.  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

1. This role will come in contact with campers, families, visitors, vendors and employees. Each of these persons may have visible and invisible qualities that make that person unique. This includes race, gender, age, sexuality, ability, religion, national origin, gender identity, and other identities. This role requires sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning and working environment by having respectful and considerate behavior, thoughtful and constructive speech to all. 
2. Oversee the day-to-day operations of Camp Namanu kitchen and food services areas including but not limited to supervision and scheduling of kitchen staff, menu implementation, dietary restriction management, regular cleaning, and inventory management. Experience managing food service for 250+ is preferred.  
3. Develop and implement staff training for food service employees and volunteers and ensure all health and safety practices are followed by staff and campers in kitchen and dining spaces. Work with Program Director and Rental Manager to inform and train camp staff about their responsibilities when in dining spaces including safety procedures, how to prep their campers, and any protocols to follow. 

Job Duties: 

• Display excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with coworkers, volunteers, families, and contractors; including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure. 
• Work with team to provide quality options for those with special dietary needs. Develop, record, and maintain standardized recipes and procedures. 
• Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and the overall presentation of food. 
• Maintain adequate inventory, and ensure the rotation and timely use of kitchen supplies. 
• Supervise and participate in the preparation of nutritious meals for youth, staff, and guests throughout summer programming, Outdoor School, and rental seasons. 
• Maintain the organization and cleanliness of kitchen and food service areas and comply with health and food safety standards and regulations. 
• Work with Property Director and/or Rental Manager to maintain food service equipment and supplies. 
• Maintain staff performance record including any required evaluations, performance issue documentation, and other records as needed.  
• Other duties as assigned. 

Expectations for All Camp Staff: 

• Abide and apply the personnel and program policies of the camp. 
• Ensure and maintain the cleanliness of camp facilities, equipment, grounds, weekly and end-of-summer cleaning and pack-up.   
• Observe good health habits, including sufficient sleep, good hygiene, reasonable eating habits and cooperation with the Medical Staff and Program Director in case of illness. 
• Maintain punctual, regular and predictable attendance. Communicate ahead of time about schedule conflicts or changes. 
• Work collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation. 
• Respectfully takes direction from supervisor. 
• Support the mission, purpose and leadership of Camp Fire and projects a positive image of Camp Fire. 
• Follow all safety guidelines including the completion of accident/incident reports as needed.  
• Other duties as assigned. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

Directly supervises seasonal kitchen team included but not limited to: Assistant Kitchen Manager, Senior Cooks, Cooks, Kitchen Assistants, and any Interns. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. 

Relational Skills: 

• Open to receiving feedback and making on-going program adjustments. 
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manages time and stress levels, and proactively solve problems. 
• Culturally responsive with a passion for developing youth to achieve their full potential. 
• Ability to lead and motivate others. 
• Ability to collaborate as part of a team. 
• High level of professionalism, creativity, energy, organization, self-motivation, empathy, and patience. 
• Maintain integrity by following through on responsibility and by accepting and abiding by decisions regarding program and policy in a positive manner. 
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain a positive attitude. 

Qualifications:  

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education and/or Experience: 

Experience leading a team in a commercial kitchen, camp kitchen or restaurant, and experience creating menus, managing inventory and budget is required. Working knowledge of food safety principles. 

Language Skills: 

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. 

Mathematical Skills: 

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. 

Computer Skills: 

Has advanced basic computer job skills including logging on to systems, ability to communicate by email, ability to compose documents, enter database information, create presentations, download forms, and preserve/backup important data. 

Reasoning Ability: 

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: 

This position requires a valid Oregon Food Handler’s card, ServSafe certification, and First Aid & CPR certification.  

Physical Demands  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  

Work Environment  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold (non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

Our Commitment: 

Camp Fire welcomes and embraces all people of diverse cultures, beliefs, experiences, and identities. We are committed to creating a culturally-responsive, inclusive, and safe environment for all youth, families, staff, and members of the greater community.  

Camp Fire Columbia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, gender, gender expression and identification, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.