Food Service Manager - Overnight Camp

Avid4 Adventure
Boulder, CO Temporary
POSTED ON 5/22/2024 CLOSED ON 6/5/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Manager - Overnight Camp position at Avid4 Adventure?

For almost 20 years, Avid4 Adventure has empowered kids to live active outdoor lifestyles through our unique outdoor programming. The Food Service Manager will lead the dining service operations at each camp by managing top quality food and workplace safety for up to one hundred and fifty people. The Food Services Manager will work with the Assistant Director of Operations to ensure that all aspects of our food service is top-notch and dynamic to the feedback from the season.

We are hiring Food Service Managers for 1 of our 2 Colorado Overnight Camp locations:

  • Camp Windy Peak (Grades 6-12), Bailey, CO

Why Avid4 Adventure?

  • We were again voted by Outside Magazine as one of the 50 Best Places to Work.
  • We are the only summer camp in the world that is a Certified B Corp (Benefit Corporation).
  • We truly live by our Core Values.
  • We are committed to improving inclusion, diversity, justice, and equity both internally and in the outdoor industry as a whole. You can learn more about our JEDI commitments and progress here.
  • Benefits - Access to affordable health insurance, access to free gear, discounted pro deals on gear, professional development, public transportation reimbursement to/from camp, and more!

The Core Responsibilities of the Food Service Manager:

Safety First

  • Oversee safety & risk management of kitchen operation to maintain an efficient, clean kitchen
  • Manage all dietary restrictions so that all campers and staff have plenty to eat with variety
  • Work to keep kitchen in compliance with state regulations

Stellar Experience

  • Prepare and serve delicious, nutritious meals for all campers and staff
  • Work with Leadership Team to manage and provide for different programs, including expeditions, continental breakfasts, and cookie raids
  • Work with the Assistant Director of Operations on food orders
  • Engagement with the campers and staff to be part of the camp experience

Passionate Staff

  • Manage and lead dining services team for team cohesion, commitment, and enjoyment within positions
  • Oversee the staff schedule to make sure there is fair coverage for the summer season

Your Background

  • Minimum 21 years of age
  • Experience leading a commercial kitchen and managing kitchen staff of 4 - 7
  • Basic/Community First Aid and CPR required prior to the start of camp
  • ServSafe is required, and we will cover the cost of this certification

Important Details

  • Camps run June 9 - August 2. Must be available to attend mandatory staff training June 4 - 7.
  • Overnight camps are a 24/7 operation, with the expectation that you live on-site, structured time-off is available
  • Compensation - We provide onsite housing and meals for your entire summer! Weekly pay rates start at $988.55/week. Read more about our compensation structure here.
  • Travel: Candidates are responsible for arranging their own transportation to Bailey, CO, as Avid4 Adventure does not offer a travel stipend.

Our Interview Process

After you submit an application, here is what you can expect next:

  • Step 1: 30-minute live virtual interview and submit three references (personal and/or professional)
  • Final decision!!

This process moves quickly so be ready to hear from us shortly after you submit your application.

Compensation Range: $988.55

Salary : $989 - $989

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