Head Chef

Head Chef

The Head Chef is responsible for managing all kitchen operations and staff at Eden Village West. Our ideal candidate has absolute passion for cooking, is detail oriented, and can manage multiple projects in a kitchen. Able to maintain a Kosher, Vegetarian Kitchen without exception. Familiar and comfortable with cooking vegan, gluten-free, dairy free, and allergen friendly cuisine alternatives at each meal. Schedule and Supervise a kitchen team to prepare and organize three organic and locally grown meals, made from scratch, each day. Be prepared to cultivate a long-term relationship with camp, and guide our (amazing) camp food’s direction going forward. Requires 5 years of experience in a kitchen.

About Eden Village West

Eden Village West is an organic farm-to-table residential Jewish camp in Sonoma County, California with a 6-week overnight summer program as well as other farm programming throughout the spring and fall. Our 3rd-11th grade campers enjoy farming, wilderness and homesteading skills, culinary arts, music and sports as they become empowered to promote a more environmentally sustainable, socially just, and spiritually connected world for all. We maintain a 1 acre organic farm on an incredible 350 acre campus nestled along the Russian River outside Healdsburg, CA.

Summer Prep Responsibilities ($30/hr DOE):

• Review meal and food feedback from the following summers

• Develop a summer menu plan

• Coordinate with the Farm Manager about how to incorporate farm produce into meals

• Coordinate with the year-round team to plan kitchen staff training

• Interview kitchen staff and give recommendations on hiring

• Advise on kitchen supply procurement in advance of camp

• Give input about kitchen management structure and practices

• Other responsibilities as appointed

During the summer, the Head Chef is responsible for the following:

• Manage the kitchen budget maximizing purchasing power, minimizing food waste (portion control)

• Oversee safety and sanitation in the kitchen and make sure all staff are properly trained and aware of safety risks

• Order and procure all food and kitchen supplies

• Directly supervise the Assistant Head Chef, Dining Hall Manager, Head Baker, and Mashgiach (Kosher Supervisor)

• Generally supervise food and meal production

• Create kitchen work schedules, review time-sheets for hourly workers, & ensure proper staffing for prep and meal times

• Run daily/weekly kitchen team meetings

Expectations:

• Current Food Handlers Manager License or willingness to obtain prior to the start of camp

• Knowledge of or willingness to learn and implement keeping a Kosher Vegetarian Kitchen without exception

• Excited to be cooking vegan, gluten-free, dairy free, and allergen friendly cuisine alternatives at each meal

• 5 years cooking experience emphasis on high quality volume food production

• 2 years Food Service managerial experience

• Eden Village West has a small staff. This position requires flexibility and a willingness to occasionally take on responsibilities outside the Head Chef’s immediate job description.

Duration: 8.5 weeks

Base In Session Salary: $10,000 (DOE) Room & Board

Base pre-camp wages: $30/hr (DOE)

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: From $10,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Food provided

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff members are required to have the COVID vaccine, and will be using PPE when interacting with any persons outside of the camp community in addition to following our camp quarantine requirements before and during camp.

Experience:

• Kitchen experience: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location