Job: Food Service Director (Incarnation Center, Connecticut)
Incarnation Camp & Conference Center, an Episcopal non-profit with a 135+ year legacy of delivering life-changing education, retreat and camping programs to thousands of youth and adults each year is seeking a Food Service Director. We are looking for a chef with experience, commitment, the ability to think on their feet, and the desire to be part of making Incarnation a special experience for our campers, guests and staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Food Service Director, with a staff of seasonal kitchen assistants, serves three meals each day to 400+ campers and staff during the summer and to rotating conference groups throughout the year.
Oversees menu planning and preparation of nutritionally balanced meals, snacks, and pack-out food.
Ensures safe and efficient preparation and serving of meals.
Trains and supervises the work of kitchen assistants.
Oversees the purchasing, inventory, equipment, and supplies and arranges for the routine maintenance, sanitation, and upkeep of the Gibney kitchen, its equipment, and facilities.
Maintains high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and safety of all food-service facilities, including kitchen, dining hall, and storage areas.
Promotes practices that seek to reduce waste, reuse items and use resources wisely.
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in institutional or large food service setting
Knowledge of and experience in food service: purchasing, inventory, budgeting, standards of food preparation, family-style serving, cleaning, and institutional kitchen equipment.
Strong organization skills and prior experiencing managing staff
Knowledge of current health and safety laws and practices
Knowledge of and experience in preparation of special dietary foods including but not limited to allergies, vegetarian/vegan foods, lactose intolerance, and other dietary restrictions.
Ability to work independently in a high production kitchen
ServSafe Certification
Full-time
Competitive Salary/Benefits
Housing
Contact with resume attached: npilon@incarnationcenter.org.
