Kitchen Manager jobs in Somerset, NJ

Description

Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey is looking for energetic, fun, organized, and caring staff to provide memorable experiences to girls in a safe and engaging Summer Camp environment!  At Jockey Hollow, there are 212 pristine acres to explore and enjoy. With a large "L"-shaped swimming pool, Low Ropes Challenge Course and Zip Line, beautiful equestrian center, archery range, playing field, and adventurous hiking trails, the fun is endless!  

The Kitchen Manager directs the overall food-service operation of the camp including purchasing, preparation, nutrition, service, sanitation, security, customer service, and record keeping.

Kitchen Manager Responsibilities: 

• Support camp administrative staff as needed 
• Submit pre-camp shopping list to Business Manager 
• Attend pre-camp training 
• Purchase and organize food purchased for pre-camp and start of camp 
• Keep inventory of food and supervise safe storage of all food supplies in accordance with ACA and NJ Department of Health standards 
• Collect cook-out orders, check menus, and make shopping lists 
• Purchase or order all food and beverages for cookouts and overnights 
• Submit food orders to Food Distribution Company for delivery at camp 
• Submit invoices for all food and beverages to Business Manager 
• Plan, purchase or order and distribute daily snacks 
• Work with Health Office Supervisor to review weekly camper allergy list and provide alternate food for those campers with allergies, if needed 
• Organize and distribute lunch service meals 
• Must stay until food is away and kitchen is clean on overnights 
• Perform other duties as assigned 
• Must have or are committed to becoming ServSafe certified before start of the camp. 

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age 
• Must be attentive and timely 
• Regularly speak, read, write, interpret, and respond to words in the English language 
• Experience performing administrative tasks strongly preferred 
• Must be able to communicate well with other staff and community partners 
•  Hold or be willing to obtain current certification of standard First Aid and CPR (training to be provided).  

Physical Requirements 

• Walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching and ability to lift and move up to 30 pounds. 
• Daily exposure to seasonal weather conditions.  
• Must be able to work in a rustic camp environment with limited access to electricity, cell phone service and internet.