BROWN LEDGE CAMP

JOB DESCRIPTION

Dates: 06/10/2024 - 8/23/2024

DEPARTMENT: Chef

REPORTS TO: Kitchen Manager

OVERVIEW: Brown Ledge Camp is seeking a motivated and experienced Chef for the summer season. We feed about 275 people three times per day on a set schedule. More details about our camp can be found at www.brownledge.org.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Work with the other Chef to create and implement menus.
2. Assure that all food and personal safety policies are followed.
3. Train and supervise a diverse group of international kitchen assistants.
4. Help campers and staff with special dietary concerns.
5. Keep the kitchen and dining area clean, support trash and compost removal
6. Able to stay calm, cool, and collected in a fast paced, ever changing environment
7. Maintain high standards of physical and emotional safety for all campers and staff. Discuss any issues with camp nurses and/or camp directors when appropriate.

Qualifications: (Minimum Education and Experience)

• Must be 18+ years of age and at least one year out of high school.
• Must have excellent culinary skills with fresh ideas and recipes
• Must have experience cooking for large groups of people
• Current First Aid and CPR certification. Camp provides this onsite free of charge.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong work ethic and a commitment to making the camp culinary experience the best it can be.
• Ability to make meals for several dietary restrictions including but not limited to: dairy free, gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to foster an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming work environment.
• Ability to relate to youth and adults in a positive manner.
• Ability to ensure safety and administer first aid when necessary.
• Ability to lift/carry cleaning supplies such as mops and buckets.

Physical Aspects of the Job: This job requires the ability to lift fifty pounds unassisted, stand for long periods, prepare foods quickly and safely, and interact appropriately and respectfully with the campers and staff.

Job Perks:

• Free room and board if you choose to live at camp
• Free meals
• Access to facilities, including participation in some activities during time off
• Laundry on-site
• Opportunity to meet people from all around the world

Pay: Pay starts at $1,000 per week.  

Please contact shannon@brownledge.org if interested.