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Chef

Incarnation Center
Deep River, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2026

, an Episcopal non-profit with a 135 year legacy of delivering life-changing education, retreat, and camping programs to thousands of youth and adults each year, is seeking a Chef. We are looking for someone with experience, commitment, the ability to think on their feet, and the desire to be part of making Incarnation a special experience for our campers, guests, and staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Chef, with a staff of seasonal kitchen assistants, serves three meals each day to 400 campers and staff during the summer, midweek to visiting schools (March-June), and to rotating conference groups throughout the year.

  • Oversees menu planning and preparation of nutritionally balanced meals, snacks, and pack-out food.
  • Ensures safe and efficient preparation and serving of meals.
  • Schedules, trains, and supervises the kitchen staff.
  • Oversees the purchasing, inventory, equipment, and supplies, and arranges for the routine maintenance, sanitation, and upkeep of the kitchens, equipment, and facilities.
  • Maintains high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and safety of all food-service facilities, including kitchen, dining hall, and storage areas.
  • Promotes practices that seek to reduce waste, reuse items, and use resources wisely.
  • Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience in an institutional or large food service setting
  • Knowledge of and experience in food service: purchasing, inventory, budgeting, standards of food preparation, family-style serving, cleaning, and institutional kitchen equipment.
  • Strong organization skills and prior experience managing staff
  • Knowledge of current health and safety laws and practices
  • Knowledge of and experience in preparation of special dietary foods, including but not limited to allergies, vegetarian/vegan foods, lactose intolerance, and other dietary restrictions.
  • Ability to work independently in a high-production kitchen
  • ServSafe Certification

Full-time

Competitive Salary/Benefits

Housing

Contact with resume attached: pnygard@incarnationcenter.org

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Food provided
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000

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