Summer Camp Food Operations Manager - San Francisco

Job Details Location: 601 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94110 Camp Dates: 6/22/2026 (Mon) – 8/14/2026 (Fri) (includes one weekend for setup, one weekend for breakdown, and an orientation date). Camp Hours: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm (actual shifts will vary). Hourly Wage: $21.75 – $24.25 per hour. This range reflects our expected compensation, which may vary based on experience and other factors. Position Overview As a Food Ops staff member, you’ll sharpen your inherent organizational skills, submit food orders, and maintain our kitchen and food service items using hygienic practices, while doing meaningful work keeping hundreds of bellies full. Given the simplicity of the Food Program, there will also be opportunities to interact with campers, collaborate with coworkers, and help with fun around camp. You won’t be making meals (just preparing and serving), so no culinary experience is required. Job Responsibilities You’ll spend most of your day preparing and serving snacks and lunch, ordering and managing food-service items and supplies, and maintaining all food-related equipment and spaces in sanitary conditions. Actual cooking will be minimal, as all of our entrees are ordered as fully prepared. Do you have a love of food, even if you don’t have professional experience preparing it? Are you a fan of systems, organization, to-do lists, punctuality, and cleanliness? Can you multitask like a Hollywood power agent while staying calm and level-headed? Would sparking up conversations with staff, campers, and parents fit in your comfort zone? If outside your comfort zone are you willing to grow in this area? Do you have the stamina to keep up with 4‑12‑year‑old campers and can lift up to 30 pounds? Additional Responsibilities Actively supervising campers Maintaining an organized and approachable activity space Ensure compliance with Camp Policies Reporting & recording details of notable concerns or incidents, and of injuries to campers, other staff members, or self Keeping track and being aware of camper allergies and dietary restrictions Adding daily updates and photos to campers’ profiles Ideal Candidate Qualities Excitement about guiding kids while they make decisions for themselves Calm under pressure and able to calm those around you Comfortable leading groups of kids on your own while collaborating with a team Stamina to keep up with energetic 4‑12‑year‑old campers and can lift up to 40 pounds Passion for sharing knowledge & learning something new, even if a third‑grade student is teaching Job Requirements At least 18 years of age Minimum of 2 months experience working with camp-age children, with 1 year preferred, in either a professional, personal, or volunteer setting First Aid & CPR Certified prior to day 1 of Camp (some locations may require additional certifications) ServeSafe Food Handler Certification (provided if needed) By applying and accepting an offer, you are giving Steve & Kate's permission to email or text you Physical & Health Requirements Position requires compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical screening, and health and safety training. You will work in person in a school‑aged camp setting to provide supervision, care, program delivery, and services per our policies, procedures, and guidance, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, ensuring safety of children in our care. Steve & Kate's Camp and Bright Horizons comply with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy‑related limitations. Maintain and follow all safety and health rules Organize and maintain clean and accessible activity spaces Assist in camp setup and breakdown during move‑in and out weekends Stand for long periods while supervising children and facilitating activities Participate in athletic games Benefits Eligible for sick time where local regulations mandate Deadline to Apply This posting is anticipated to remain open until April 15, 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr