Prep Chef - Dietary Assistant

GENERAL DETAILS

Title - Prep Chef – Dietary Assistant

Department - Food Service

Location - Camp

Reports To - Food Service Manager

Status - Full-Time, Seasonal 

Classification - Non-Exempt

Schedule - Weekdays, Weekends, Evenings, Holidays

Hours - 40+

POSITION SUMMARY

The Prep Chef - Dietary Assistant will further the mission of Roundup River Ranch by supporting in daily kitchen and food service duties to ensure the highest standards of food preparation, service, and sanitation are met to support the medical safety and dietary needs of all campers, staff, and volunteers; create high quality, safe food experience for all campers, staff, and volunteers. This position will work as a liaison between the Medical Team and the Food Service Manger to ensure the proper dietary restrictions are in place and are implemented to accommodate campers needs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• In partnership with the kitchen & medical team ensure all dietary and/or allergen needs are met for every camper each session. 
• Ensure all aspects of the kitchen are organized and sanitary daily. 
• Assist Food Service Manager & Team Lead with food preparation, meal production, and meal service for meals and snacks for up to 200 as assigned. Prepare special menus and meals for campers with dietary restrictions.  
• Oversee allergy meal production, following all necessary protocols and double checks. Work closely with the Assistant Camp Director and Food Services Manager to support dietary needs in all camp aspects, including Residential Life, Program, and Medical teams.
• Support food deliveries and proper storage of goods.
• Support daily maintenance of kitchen equipment and systems (i.e. ensure completion of daily cleaning/sanitizing schedules, temperature logs, chemicals, etc.)
• Work with kitchen staff and volunteers assigned to kitchen in daily and session duties.
• Teach and assist camp staff and volunteers in safe and sanitary meal set up, service, and clean up. 
• Follow State of Colorado requirements, SeriousFun Children’s Network criteria and American Camp Association standards effectively.  
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality in all aspects of role, including all medical information and records.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Must have ServSafe Certifications in Allergen & Food Handling or be willing & able to obtain
• Knowledge of special diets 
• Be able to Implement best practices to ensure that special diets are met, cross contamination is prevented, and high-risk population is kept safe.
• Well-developed communication skills
• Demonstrates the Guideposts in all aspects of work
• Interest and ability to partner and collaborate with others
• Ability to problem solve and think creatively, strong collaboration and team building skills required
• Proven organization and administrative abilities.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of two years of kitchen experience
• Nutrition/dietary schooling/ experience preferred 
• Ability to work in a facility that is smoke free, tobacco free, drug free (including medical and recreation marijuana), and alcohol free  
• Passion for the Roundup River Ranch Mission

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Office Based/Indoors - 75%+

Desk/computer work - less than 25%

Sitting - less than 25%

Outdoors - less than 25%

Standing - 75%+

Walking / moving - 75%+

Lifting / carrying - Up to 50lbs

Driving - Occasional

Special Requirements - The Dietary Aide is not required to be residential at the campsite in Gypsum, CO. However, must be available to support the needs of the Kitchen including being available to support anytime when camp is in session.  

DISCLAIMER

The scope of the job and responsibilities outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change based upon the needs of the business. This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. This is a general outline of duties, responsibilities, and activities, which may change at any time with or without notice and at the sole discretion of Roundup River Ranch .

RRR1M: At Roundup River Ranch, we believe in fostering a Mission-centered culture. To demonstrate that we are all supporting the incredible, and purposeful Mission of Roundup River Ranch, every employee participates in organization-wide efforts. Included in all position job description responsibilities is the agreement of “other duties as assigned”; we agree to partner in being our Mission’s greatest contributors by completing tasks or assignments that may fall outside the typical job description. Examples of this include but are not limited to community ambassadorship, camp program and donor cultivation event engagement and support, supporting annual opening and closing of our campsite, supporting present operational needs, and/or being a positive role model for stakeholders by exemplifying care and investment in organizational outcomes and successes. Not only is this engagement supportive of achieving and contributing to organizational goals, it provides an essential opportunity for meaningful, personal connection with our Mission and helps define what it means to be “All In” as a Roundup River Ranch employee.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This job description indicates the minimum qualifications and level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Completing and signing this acknowledgement indicates your understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and expectations set forth in the job description provided for the position.