Summer Camp Chefs - locations across the USA

Job Description

Job Description

• Summer Camp Culinary Lead (Seasonal: May–August 2026)
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  Looking for a summer that’s more than just a job? Join our culinary team and help fuel the joy of camp life! We’re hiring a Culinary Lead to support day-to-day operations in our summer camp kitchens across the USA. This role is all about teamwork, leadership, and creating meals that make campers and staff feel at home — no matter their dietary needs.
  This is a full-time seasonal position (May–August 2026) , serving up to 800 guests daily .
  
  What You’ll Do
  
  
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    Lead daily kitchen operations — from prep to service, ensuring workflow is smooth, safe, and efficient.

  • Support special dietary needs by developing gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, and vegan options.

  • Set the standard by maintaining excellent sanitation, cleanliness, and safety across all kitchen areas.

  • Create consistency with standardized recipes and presentation techniques.

  • Manage resources wisely — exercise portion control, monitor quality, and minimize food costs.

  • Serve with purpose by coordinating meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and special events) for up to 800 campers and staff daily.

  • Lead and motivate your team , supervising and delegating alongside the Food Service Director.

  • Keep things fresh — monitor ingredients, track logs, and stay ahead of tasks.

  • Bring the camp spirit — interact with campers and staff with a positive, welcoming attitude.

  • Collaborate with Hamsa Cooking management to create memorable food experiences.

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  What We’re Looking For
  
  
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    Experienced culinary professional (large-scale cooking or camp experience a plus).

  • Knowledge of food safety, storage, prep, and production systems.

  • Strong leadership and teamwork skills.

  • Detail-oriented with a passion for high-quality, inclusive food.

  • Comfortable in fast-paced kitchen environments (lifting up to 50 lbs, hot grills, cold storage).

  • Enthusiastic, adaptable, and committed to making summer unforgettable for campers and staff .

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  Why Join Us?
  
  
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    Spend the summer in a dynamic, supportive camp setting .

  • Be part of a team that values creativity, efficiency, and fun .

  • Gain experience in high-volume food service while making a real impact.

  • Work where every meal is part of the camp experience — not just another service.

• Apply today to join our summer culinary crew!
  Help us serve up not just meals, but memories.

Qualifications:

• Must pass a background check to work around kids in the USA.
• A minimum of 5 years culinary experience (summer camp experience preferred).
• ServSafe Food Manager Certified.
• Previous experience in food safety training, culinary arts, large scale cooking and other related high volume culinary fields.
• Must be comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs 
• Must be able to be in extreme cold (Cooler, Freezer etc)
• Must be comfortable experience hot temperatures such as being infront of a grill for long periods of time
• Must have the ability to produce large quantities and delegate production of food.
• Knowledge of food storage, prep, cost and labor systems.
• Passion for food and cooking techniques.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Must be a team player and keep the team motivated and enthusiastic.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid US driver’s license.
• Must be available summer 2026!