Lead Cook (Seasonal) Job at Marcus Jewish Community Center Of Atl in Atlanta

Looking for motivated cooks for a summer seasonal position in the heart of the North Georgia Mountains!

Job Title: Lead Cook

Location: Camp Barney Medintz in Cleveland, GA

Job Type: Seasonal: May 10, 2025 - August 7, 2025

About Us

Camp Barney Medintz has provided the most magical Jewish summer overnight camping adventure for boys and girls for six decades! Surrounded by more than 500 acres in the picturesque North Georgia mountains, Camp Barney Medintz campers experience the magic of summer camp and the joy of making lifelong friends while challenging themselves with new activities and gaining self-confidence and independence that will benefit them for a lifetime.

Job Summary

We're looking for skilled and experienced Lead Cooks to produce and oversee food preparation and kitchen operations. We are searching for passionate individuals with strong cooking techniques that have a collaborative mindset that enjoy mentoring staff and delivering exceptional culinary experiences for our campers. The successful candidates will prepare high-quality meals, be team-orientated and have a commitment to excellence.

Key Responsibilities

1. Food Preparation: Assist and supervise food preparation; ensuring beautiful presentation with a high-quality product. Oversee meal service guaranteeing timely and efficient delivery of the meal.
2. Kitchen Management: Maintain kitchen cleanliness, organization, and adherence to Georgia health and food safety standards. Ensure compliance with kosher dietary laws and regulations
3. Team Supervision: Lead and supervise support staff, providing guidance and fostering teamwork.
4. Special Diets: Accommodate special dietary needs, allergies, and restrictions.
5. Collaboration: Work with Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, and International Support Staff in a friendly, respectful manner promoting a positive working environment.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in camp activities, events, and trainings.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding camper and staff information.
• Adhere to camp policies, procedures, and Jewish traditions.

Requirements

1. Culinary Experience: 3+ years of experience in large-scale food preparation.
2. Physical Requirements: Able to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds, frequently bending, stooping and squatting to access storage, equipment and supplies.
3. Food Safety Certification: Current food safety certification.
4. Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead kitchen staff.
5. Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Flexibility: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing needs.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Culinary Degree: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts.
2. Summer Camp Experience: Previous experience working in summer camps or similar environments.

What We Offer

1. The magic of Our Summer Place-access to camp activities such as water sports, swimming, arts and crafts and so much more!
2. Room and Board- our state-of-the-art adult housing was built only a couple of summers ago!
3. Opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive environment

How to Apply

If you're passionate about cooking and teaching, please submit your resume and three references to katherine.stansfield@atlantajcc.org.

Please visit https://www.campbarney.org to check out our campus!