4-H Camp Overlook Kitchen Manager/Head Cook

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 Owls Head, 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.)

• 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, Owls Head, 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• This position may require the transport of program participants and/or program materials and resources.

• Attend 4-H Camp Overlook orientation/training program, and participate in staff meetings and required training events as scheduled.
• In cooperation with Supervisor and/or Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes in programming and association priorities.
• Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension including but not limited to attendance at staff meetings, timely reporting of expenses, working with other staff, general marketing of Extension programs and other duties as assigned.

• Support the association to maintain a safe working environment.
• Be familiar and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard.
• Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.

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