Summer Kitchen Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Girl Scouts of Central Texas

Job Description

Job Title: Kitchen Manager FLSA Status: Seasonal- Summer Camp Staff

Department: Camp Services Reports To: Camp Manager

Location: Bluebonnet Shores Girl Scouts Camp Rate: $550/week

Job Purpose: The Kitchen Manager is responsible for the food planning and purchasing for the camp as well as oversight of health standards in the camp kitchen and dining hall. The Kitchen Manager is responsible for the preparation and facilitation of three meals per day for approximately 70-125 campers and adults. Kitchen staff will enhance the GSCTX camp experience through positive interactions with campers and staff, prompt and high-quality food preparation, and flexible assistance in food-based programming.

Essential Functions

• Plans and creates nutritionally balanced menus within budget, posts weekly menus on kitchen bulletin board.
• Orders food and housekeeping supplies and sets up procedures for checking deliveries against orders.
• Maintain and enforce state and local health laws in such areas as dishwashing, care of leftovers foods, insect control and fire safety.
• Directs and supervises the work of the kitchen staff.
• Coordinates meal planning with special activities such as cookouts, pack outs, trail and trip cooking.
• Coordinates with Camp Manager about food, equipment, or maintenance needs in the kitchen.
• Maintains records of all temperature logs, menus, meals served, food purchased, and cost per camper meal, and checks all deliveries.
• Ensures the health and safety of the campers and staff through proper administration of food service including accommodating medical dietary needs and food allergies.
• Works as a team with the other management through effective communication skills with management, unit staff, and Camp Manager.
• Maintains effective working relationships with staff and create harmonious relationships with campers, parents, and staff.
• Provides quality camper experience that resolves concerns by offering creative solutions in a timely manner.
• Assisting with daily, weekly, and end of season camp cleaning responsibilities.
• Provides quality camper experience that resolves concerns in a timely manner.
• Participates in and performs duties within the general camp life, including but not limited to check in, check out, all camp activities, themed days or meals, cookout, and duties at meals.
• Ensures camp is providing quality and safe programming for all campers by following all policies, procedures, protocols, and health and safety standards of GSCTX, American Camp Association, Health Department, and Safety Activity Checkpoints
• Be a role model for campers and staff in attitude and behavior.

• Engages in problem-solving skills, by clarifying desired information, researching, locating and delivering findings and solutions.
• Displays professional demeanor, and integrity at all times.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
• Ability to effectively interact, work, and collaborate with people of various cultural backgrounds and promote an environment of inclusivity.
• Adheres to the policies of the Girl Scouts of Central Texas and promotes Girl Scouting in a positive manner to the public as well as to all internal and external customers.
• Performs other duties or assists other projects as assigned.
• Continuous requirement for professional demeanor and appropriate camp staff attire.

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age by June 1, 2026.
• Current Texas Food Handlers Certification or ability to become certified by camp start
• Adherence to all Personnel Policies for Seasonal Camp Staff.
• Exhibits good judgment and risk management assessment skills.
• Ability to work with, communicate with and teach children ages six through seventeen.
• Must reside on camp property during summer; may be required to live in units with campers.
• Ability to make a commitment to the philosophy of Girl Scouting, both nationally and locally.
• Ability to effectively interact, work, and collaborate with people of various cultural backgrounds and promote an environment of inclusivity.
• Satisfactory results from a criminal background check are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Training in Girl Scout outdoor programs, camp counseling, leadership, and training techniques is preferred.
• Experience in running a commercial kitchen preferred.
• First aid training is desirable.
• Preferred 21+ by June 1, 2026.
• Fluent in Spanish and English is preferred.
• High School Diploma/GED is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending and twisting upper body.
• Capable of lifting up to 50lbs.
• Ability to stay on feet for several hours a day.
• Capable of viewing computer monitor for long periods.
• Strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

Environmental Demands

• Continuous outdoor activity and exposure to weather
• Willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours with limited equipment and facilities, with daily exposure to sun, heat, and insects.
• Willingness to live in camp facilities that may not have AC.
• Frequent work under stress and under pressure of deadlines with overlapping projects.
• Continuous requirement for professional demeanor and appropriate camp staff attire.
• Continuous work as a team member and ability to work independently with some supervision.

Important Note: The information contained in this job description is intended to outline the general nature and scope of work being performed by an employee assigned to this position. It is not intended to be construed as a contract, or as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and capabilities required of a person employed in this capacity. Job descriptions are subject to change at the discretion of the Girl Scouts of Central Texas.

Girl Scouts of Central Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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