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Kitchen Director

YMCA of Western North Carolina
Bryson, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/25/2026

POSITION SUMMARY

The Kitchen Director will be responsible for initiating, implementing, and overseeing food preparation for campers, staff, and volunteers.


YMCA CULTURE

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: We are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: We value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: We believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: We support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: Above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Help support the mission of the camp by preparing meals that meet disclosed dietary needs and are served according to kitchen menus and program schedules.
  • Provide excellent customer service by maintaining a clean and safe Dining Hall environment.
  • Supervise all kitchen staff and provide feedback when needed.
  • Serve as a point of contact in the Kitchen for Camp staff, members, and tenants.
  • Ensure high quality and timely food service delivery and utmost cleanliness of dining hall facilities in accordance with Department of Health of North Carolina, Swain County regulations, and YMCA and American Camp Association policies
  • Assist in identifying and resolving risk management issues.
  • Complete all appropriate paperwork regarding incidents and accidents.
  • Manage kitchen budget and calculate food usage to provide sufficient servings for each participant and staff.
  • Models inclusive management behaviors and embraces all dimensions of diversity by building strong teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to advancing our mission.
  • Responsible for engaging with and managing vendors ensuring alignment with the organizations guidelines.
  • Establish weekly menus
  • Maintaining all standards with the ACA and State Health Department.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be 18 years or older
  • High School Diploma
  • Experience in a camp environment
  • Supervisory experience in food service operation.
  • Skill and experience in using Kitchen equipment (Range, tilt skillet, mixer, ovens, etc.)
  • Knowledgeable about food preparation and storage rules responsibilities that also include American Camp Association, State and County guidelines.
  • Serve Safe Certification.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

Full-time employees receive medical, dental and vision insurance, group life insurance and long-term disability paid by the Y; short-term disability, term life insurance and dependent life insurance is available for purchase; generous paid time off, retirement plan with employer contribution of 12% of salary (subject to eligibility requirements), free YMCA membership, free afterschool childcare and summer day camp and program discounts.


The YMCA of WNC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, faith, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.

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