Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana
Food Service Manager- Camp Butternut Springs
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, Valparaiso, Indiana, United States, 46385
Food Service Manager- Camp Butternut Springs
Looking for a summer job that makes a difference? Join the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana 2025 camp staff today! Our Camp Butternut Springs overnight camp is a place where energetic and passionate staff come together to provide a safe and positive learning environment for girls ages 5-17.
As part of the Food Service Team, you will be responsible for helping provide delicious, fresh, well-balanced meals to our campers & staff, adapt menus to dietary needs, maintain safety standards within the kitchen and dining hall, and put together food pack outs for camper groups. As Food Service Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, organization, and implementation of providing well-balanced meals to campers and staff. Will report to the Camp Director.
Work Commitment: Dates: June 1- August 3 Includes staff training
Camp is closed June 19 and July 3-5; these days are unpaid
Weekly Schedule: 11:00 a.m. Sunday-7:00 p.m. Friday Daily 2-hour break Monday-Thursday
Saturdays off
Staff who choose to commute rather than live on-site typically work 40 hours a week, between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.; actual daily shifts vary and will be determined in conversation with the Camp Director.
Camp Staff Benefits: Pay: $133 a day ($20 an hour if commuting)
Included room and board
First Aid and CPR certification
Access to GSGCNWI Employee Assistance Program
Qualifications: Loves to interact with children and has prior experience working with children of various ages
Enjoys working in a busy kitchen environment and has prior food service experience
Current ServSafe Certification appropriate to minimum requirements for the state in which camp is located.
Must be 21+ years old and and possess a high school diploma or GED, candidates that are 23+ with a valid driver’s license are strongly preferred.
3-5 years in food service in a camp or equivalent food service setting.
Proof of health physical clearing the candidate for work in a camp setting
Willingness to live and work in an indoor and outdoor camp setting, which includes working irregular hours with limited or simple equipment, rustic facilities, wildlife and insects; limited technology while at camp, and daily exposure to sun, rain, and other weather conditions
Responsibilities: Role model problem-solving, collaboration, and initiative to campers and other staff
Assist in creating a clean, safe, and accommodating food service experience for campers and staff
Prepare, serve, and clean up meals served at camp with the help of other food service staff
Assist in the management of inventories, receiving orders, and storing of food and supplies
Assist in preparing pack-outs for cook-outs and field trips
Assist with the cleanliness and sanitation of dishes, kitchen equipment, kitchen, and dining hall- including but not limited to keeping drinking water containers clean and full, sanitizing food surfaces, dishwashing, proper food and equipment storage, sweeping, and mopping.
Assist in the management of food allergies and special dietary needs of campers and staff
Provide supervision and assistance to other food service staff
Manage food service staff and kitchen operations when the Food Service Manager is not on site
Assist with the opening and closing of food service operations for the resident camp season
Assists in seeing that the kitchen and dining hall meet state laws, local laws, American Camping Association standards, and Girl Scout standards in all areas
Other duties as assigned
Apply today to join our summer camp team!
Work Commitment: Dates: June 1- August 3 Includes staff training
Camp is closed June 19 and July 3-5; these days are unpaid
Weekly Schedule: 11:00 a.m. Sunday-7:00 p.m. Friday Daily 2-hour break Monday-Thursday
Saturdays off
Staff who choose to commute rather than live on-site typically work 40 hours a week, between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.; actual daily shifts vary and will be determined in conversation with the Camp Director.
Camp Staff Benefits: Pay: $133 a day ($20 an hour if commuting)
Included room and board
First Aid and CPR certification
Access to GSGCNWI Employee Assistance Program
Qualifications: Loves to interact with children and has prior experience working with children of various ages
Enjoys working in a busy kitchen environment and has prior food service experience
Current ServSafe Certification appropriate to minimum requirements for the state in which camp is located.
Must be 21+ years old and and possess a high school diploma or GED, candidates that are 23+ with a valid driver’s license are strongly preferred.
3-5 years in food service in a camp or equivalent food service setting.
Proof of health physical clearing the candidate for work in a camp setting
Willingness to live and work in an indoor and outdoor camp setting, which includes working irregular hours with limited or simple equipment, rustic facilities, wildlife and insects; limited technology while at camp, and daily exposure to sun, rain, and other weather conditions
Responsibilities: Role model problem-solving, collaboration, and initiative to campers and other staff
Assist in creating a clean, safe, and accommodating food service experience for campers and staff
Prepare, serve, and clean up meals served at camp with the help of other food service staff
Assist in the management of inventories, receiving orders, and storing of food and supplies
Assist in preparing pack-outs for cook-outs and field trips
Assist with the cleanliness and sanitation of dishes, kitchen equipment, kitchen, and dining hall- including but not limited to keeping drinking water containers clean and full, sanitizing food surfaces, dishwashing, proper food and equipment storage, sweeping, and mopping.
Assist in the management of food allergies and special dietary needs of campers and staff
Provide supervision and assistance to other food service staff
Manage food service staff and kitchen operations when the Food Service Manager is not on site
Assist with the opening and closing of food service operations for the resident camp season
Assists in seeing that the kitchen and dining hall meet state laws, local laws, American Camping Association standards, and Girl Scout standards in all areas
Other duties as assigned
Apply today to join our summer camp team!