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Sous Chef (Seasonal Summer Camp – Kosher Kitchen)
Camp Barney Medintz – Cleveland, GA (Open to Candidates Nationwide)
May 14 – August 7, 2027
Camp Barney Medintz is hiring a Seasonal Sous Chef to support our Executive Chef in a high-volume kosher kitchen. This is a hands-on role with primary responsibility for dinner service, desserts, milk line, and snacks, while helping ensure the entire kitchen runs smoothly.
If you’re organized, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple stations in a fast-paced environment, this is a great opportunity to step into a leadership role for the summer.
Job Type
Seasonal (Full-Time, Summer) May 14 – August 7, 2027
Pay & Benefits
- Competitive salary (based on experience)
- Free housing, meals, and full room & board
- Unique, team-oriented summer camp environment
Key Responsibilities
- Lead preparation and service for dinner, desserts, milk line, and snacks
- Ensure all food meets kosher standards and quality expectations
- Follow and adjust production charts to maintain proper quantities and minimize waste
- Support breakfast and lunch operations as needed
- Help manage kitchen workflow and keep team members on task
- Maintain organization across all stations, including coolers (FIFO stock rotation)
- Assist with receiving, checking in, and storing deliveries
- Collaborate with Executive Chef and kitchen team (including international staff)
- Maintain a clean, safe, and health code-compliant kitchen
Qualifications
- Experience as a Sous Chef or Kitchen Supervisor in a high-volume kitchen
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Ability to manage multiple stations and shifting priorities
- Team leadership skills with a hands-on approach
- Experience with inventory organization and stock rotation (FIFO)
- Culinary training or equivalent professional experience
- Ability to work long, active hours, including weekends
Preferred Experience
- Summer camp, catering, or institutional dining
- Special diets (allergies, gluten-free, vegetarian/vegan)
- Experience working with diverse or international staff
Schedule
- Full-time seasonal role (May–August)
- Includes weekends and extended shifts
Work Location
In person – Cleveland, GA