This position will serve as the Camp Kitchen Manager/Head Cook for 4-H Camp Overlook, a residential summer camp owned and operated by Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Franklin and St. Lawrence County, located in Mountain View, New York. The primary responsibilities of this position will include, but not be limited to: directing all kitchen functions, planning menus, ordering food and supplies, and coordinating three (3) balanced meals and one (1) snack each day camp is in session. The Kitchen Manager/Cook must follow 4-H, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), American Camp Association (ACA) and New York State Department of Health guidelines in performing all position duties. This position accepts and performs all position duties outlined in this position description, and performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned and deemed appropriate by the Camp Kitchen Manager/Cook and/or 4-H Camp Overlook’s Director. (NOTE: This position does not include cabin responsibilities.)

    

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS:

PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING

All applicants must complete an application packet, which includes: cover letter, resume and three (3) references.

All External Applicants (including applicants currently employed by Cornell Cooperative Extension in Associations other than the Association advertising this career opportunity) must submit his/her application materials via the "APPLY" button located within this job posting.

All Internal Applicants (current employees working for the Association advertising this career opportunity) must apply online via his/her Workday account, which may be accessed here: http://workday.cornell.edu/. 

Please contact Jennifer Coe, Association 4-H Camp Overlook Team Leader at jc879@cornell.edu with questions. 

POSITION DETAILS:

This position is a full-time exempt position, Sunday through Friday. The rate for this position is $600 to $800 per week commensurate on experience.

POSITION INFORMATION:

Required Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have experience in food service management including preparing menus and budgets, quantity cooking, and staff supervision.
• Desire, ability and willingness to work and live in a camp community and to reside at 4-H Camp Overlook, Mountain View, NY (including overnights) the entire time 4-H Camp is in session.
• Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the position.
• Ability to work flexible hours which will include evenings and weekends, as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Training or education as a chef or cook.
• Experience as a camp cook.
• Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certifications (will train if necessary).
• Demonstrated ability to complete tasks as assigned.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others.
• Demonstrated ability to accept guidance and supervision.
• Good character, integrity and adaptability.
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control.

Position Responsibilities:

Job Duties - 95%

• Prepare a menu in conjunction with a Registered Dietician and the Camp Director staying within budgetary constraints.
• Keep a running inventory of food and supplies; order food and/or supplies as needed, and check/inventory all incoming shipments of food and/or supplies.
• Prepare nutritious meals and snacks in accordance with USDA standards.
• Track and keep records as required of all meals and snacks served daily.
• Supervise all kitchen staff and assign duties as necessary.
• Ensure high standard of sanitation and safety conditions, and prepare kitchen and dining room to meet Department of Health regulations.
• Maintain all equipment to be sure all equipment is safe, clean, and in good repair.
• Assist in the daily upkeep of facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned and/or reassigned as directed/required by the Camp Director.
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