Summer Camp Head Cook & Chef

Job summary
Summer Camp Head Cook & Chef at Sky High RanchMake a difference in the lives of children and spend an unforgettable summer in the Rocky Mountains!Sky High Ranch is located forty-five minutes west of Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Overseeing kitchen staff and providing meals for campers and staff during summer camp program• Preparing meals for special diets, cleaning and organizing kitchen and appliances• Maintaining meal records and ensuring highest caliber of service• Menu planning, recipe creation, and overall functionality of the kitchen• Ensuring food items are readily available for staff on weekends• Partnering with administrative staff to plan, prepare, and deliver timely and accurate pack-out and travel camp food
Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent plus one year certificate from college or technical school• Minimum of six months food preparation and/or line cook experience• Possession of current SERV Safe Certification• Possession of, or willingness to obtain, current First Aid/CPR certification• Minimum of six months experience in an industrial kitchen• Prior experience cooking and serving 175+ people per day• Documented experience in meal preparation for those with restricted diets and/or food allergies• Proficient understanding of sanitation and regulations for workplace safety• Proficient understanding of nutrition guidelines and food handling techniques• Ability to work non-traditional hours including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends
Key Skills Needed
• Food preparation• Line cook experience• Menu planning• Recipe creation• Kitchen organization• Sanitation and workplace safety• Nutrition guidelines• Food handling techniques
Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program - 100% Employer Paid• Sick Pay in accordance with Colorado Law• Access to low cost onsite shared housing, as available and allowed per GSCO policies (for those working an average of 40 hours/week during the camp season)