What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef position at Roundup River Ranch?
JOB IDENTIFICATION
Title - Sous Chef
Department - Food Service
Location - Camp Located in Gypsum, CO
Reports To - Food Service Manager
Status - Full Time, Seasonal
Classification - Non-Exempt
Schedule - Weekdays, Weekends, Evenings
Hours - 40
POSITION SUMMARY
The Sous Chef will further the mission of Roundup River Ranch by supporting in daily kitchen and food service duties to ensure the highest standards of food preparation, service and sanitation are met to support the medical safety and dietary needs of all campers, staff and volunteers; create high quality, safe food experience for all campers, staff and volunteers.
The desired start date for this seasonal position is May 5th, 2026.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Be able to Implement best practices to ensure that special diets are met, cross contamination is prevented, and high-risk population is kept safe.
- Ensure all aspects of kitchen are organized and sanitary daily.
- Support food deliveries and proper storage of goods.
- Assist with food preparation, meal production, and meal service for meals and snacks for up to 200 as assigned
- Oversee meal production as assigned by Food Services Manager.
- Support daily maintenance of kitchen equipment and systems (i.e. ensure completion of daily cleaning/sanitizing schedules, temperature logs, chemicals, etc.)
- Work with kitchen staff and volunteers assigned to kitchen in daily and session duties.
- Support individual dietary needs/concerns of families and campers while at camp at directed by Food Services Manager.
- Work closely with the Dietary Aide and Food Services Manager to support dietary needs in all aspects of camp including Residential Life, Program, and Medical teams.
- Teach and assist camp staff and volunteers in safe and sanitary meal set up, service, and clean up.
- Follow State of Colorado requirements, SeriousFun Children's Network criteria and American Camp Association standards effectively.
- Possess the strength and stamina to maintain constant vigilance for the duration of the season. Such work requires the ability to observe what campers and volunteers are doing, and the ability to hear what others are saying when nearby but not necessarily within direct visual contact. Stamina includes the ability to remain alert, friendly, courteous, and patient for the duration of the staff member's time at camp.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Knowledge of special diets support beneficial
- Strong collaboration and team building skills
- Be able to Implement best practices to ensure that special diets are met, cross contamination is prevented, and high-risk population is kept safe
- Demonstrates the Guideposts in all aspects of work
- Ability to problem solve and think creatively, strong collaboration and team building skills required
- Proven leadership & administrative abilities
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of two years kitchen leadership experience
- ServeSafe Certification
- Nutrition/dietary schooling/ experience preferred
- Ability to work in a facility that is smoke free, tobacco free, drug free (including medical and recreation marijuana), and alcohol free
- Passion for the Roundup River Ranch Mission
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Office Based / Indoors - 75%
Desk / Computer work - less than 25%
Sitting - less than 25%
Outdoors - less than 25%
Standing - less than 75%
Walking / Moving - 75%
Lifting / carrying - Up to 50lbs
Driving - Occasional
Special Requirements
The Sous Chef is not required to be residential at the campsite in Gypsum, CO. However, must be available to support the needs of the Kitchen including being available to support anytime when camp is in session.
DISCLAIMER
The scope of the job and responsibilities outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change based upon the needs of the business. This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. This is a general outline of duties, responsibilities, and activities, which may change at any time with or without notice and at the sole discretion of Roundup River Ranch.
RRR1M: At Roundup River Ranch, we believe in fostering a Mission-centered culture. To demonstrate that we are all supporting the incredible, and purposeful Mission of Roundup River Ranch, every employee participates in organization-wide efforts. Included in all position job description responsibilities is the agreement of "other duties as assigned"; we agree to partner in being our Mission's greatest contributors by completing tasks or assignments that may fall outside the typical job description. Examples of this include but are not limited to community ambassadorship, camp program and donor cultivation event engagement and support, supporting annual opening and closing of our campsite, supporting present operational needs, and/or being a positive role model for stakeholders by exemplifying care and investment in organizational outcomes and successes. Not only is this engagement supportive of achieving and contributing to organizational goals, it provides an essential opportunity for meaningful, personal connection with our Mission and helps define what it means to be "All In" as a Roundup River Ranch employee.
ACKNOWLEDEGMENT
This job description indicates the minimum qualifications and level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Completing and signing this acknowledgement indicates your understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and expectations set forth in the job description provided for the position.