JOB SUMMARY 

The Kitchen Supervisor directs the organization, preparation, and facilitation of well-balanced meals for the campers, staff, and guests. Kitchen Supervisors direct and ensure that all standards set forth in Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints, America Camp Association (ACA), and the Texas Department of Health are all always met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate electrical and mechanical equipment, including but not limited to steamer, warming ovens, convection oven, electric slicer, dishwasher, and flat grill. 
• Supervise training of all staff regarding cleanliness of dining room, tables, and utensils prior to returning to kitchen after each meal.  
• Ensure the kitchen and dining room continually has the necessary supplies readily available and be prepared to make a shopping list and shop for items not kept on hand.  
• Direct, plan, and help facilitate nutritious, appealing menus to prepare from whole food ingredients and curate a collection of scaled recipes that meet menu, dietary, and budget needs. 
• Plan, purchase, store, and manage inventory of food products and quantities for quality, cost-effectiveness, and safety. 
• Develop and implement systems and processes for smooth, sustainable administration of camp food service operations, including creating roles of whom does what in the kitchen and checklists, writing instructions and guidelines as needed, continually training your kitchen staff, and keeping records. 
• Lead meal preparation, service, and clean-up for up to three meals and two snacks per day. 
• Accommodate dietary needs with appealing, appropriate alternatives to the main offerings. 
• Manage kitchen equipment and supplies and overall dining hall space for organization, function, and hospitality. 
• Maintain a welcoming and purposeful environment to ensure positive camper experience for diverse members. 
• Ensure a high level of health and safety, cleanliness, and food hygiene, including managing compliance with state health department regulations, ACA standards, and Girl Scout policies and procedures. 
• Supervise kitchen staff, assigning duties and schedules. 
• Assist in supervision of sanitary conditions in kitchen and dining hall according to standards, including pantry, food storage, and use of leftovers. 
• Assist with ordering food from approved suppliers, keeping within budget guidelines. (work with Camp Director) 
• Maintain effective public relations with parents and members of the community.   
• Prepare for and participate in staff training and meetings.  
• Participate in "All Camp" and special program activities. 
• Ensure the dining room and kitchen are continually clean and hygienic, including the ice machine in the dining hall. 
• Direct and participate in the end of summer cleaning and packing of all materials and supplies and inventory.  
• Must be able to lift fifty (25) pounds and carry several feet, place the item on the counter at least three (3) feet high at least three (3) times per day.  

CORE COMPETENCIES

1. Interpersonal Relations                                                              10. Organizational Knowledge
2. Conflict Management                                                                   11. Team Building
3. Customer Service Responsiveness                                            12. Self-Management
4. Adaptability                                                                                    13. Fostering Diversity
5. Oral and Written Communication Skills                                   14. Achieve Results
6. Accounting Basics and Business Acumen                                15. Judgement and Decision Making
7. Personal Integrity and Professional Conduct                          16. Time Management
8. Information Management                                                          17. Problem Solving
9. Decision and Judgement                                                                    

JOB QUALIFICATIONS  

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Experience working with children is preferred. 
• Current Food Handlers Certification or ability to obtain one (provided by GSTOP). 
• Commitment to the mission and purpose of Girl Scouting. 
• Must be willing to collaborate with all people without regard to race, religion, ethnic origin, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, age, or disability. 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends. 
• Verbal fluency, good grammar, and professional appearance. 
• You must complete and pass a criminal background check, motor vehicle records check, and drug screening. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
• Ability and willingness to work standing for extended periods of time, and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

  SEASONAL CAMP DATES

• Staff Training Week: June 2-6, 2025
• Camp Week1: June 8-13, 2025
• Camp Week 2: June 15-20, 2025

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES  

• Food Handlers License (Provided by GS-TOP if needed) 
• First Aid and CPR with AED (Provided by GS-TOP if needed)