Overview Ministry Job Title: Kitchen Coordinator
Reports to: Food Services Manager
Responsibility #1 Lead Cook
The Kitchen Coordinator will be required to take a regular shift as the lead cook in the kitchen:
• Organize groceries, kitchen supplies and kitchen staff to efficiently prepare meals and evening snacks.
• Ensure all meals achieve a quality standard, are ready on a predetermined schedule and in sufficient quantity.
• Instruct and oversee the serving team, ensure proper portions and efficient flow through the cafeteria.
• Work with the hospitality team to ensure necessary alternatives are available for guests with allergies or other dietary restrictions.
• Ensure food preparation spaces and equipment are regularly cleaned.
• Receive and sort new stock.
Responsibility #2 Kitchen Leadership & Staff Development
Part of our organization’s mission is to mentor and invest into youth and young adults. We are committed to providing them an opportunity to learn new skills, to be mentored by our leadership team, and to grow in character. We do this purposefully and gladly with the knowledge that most of these young people will only be on staff for a short time. The Kitchen Coordinator will work closely with the Food Services Manager to fulfil this mission within our kitchen and train and mentor new kitchen staff, which range from volunteers, seasonal or casual staff, and permanent staff.
Responsibility #3 Administrative Support for the Food Services Manager
Our expectation is that the Kitchen Coordinator will eventually cross-train with the Food services Manager to ensure support and redundancy for the following administrative tasks:
• Menu planning and recipe design
• Grocery & kitchen supplies orders
• Kitchen team schedules
• Coordinating with the site and facilities team for proper upkeep of the kitchen and its equipment.
• Coordinating with the hospitality team to ensure guest needs are met.
Responsibility #4 Team Member Every member of our team is meant to fulfil a specific role within the organization, and we want our staff to have the time & space to focus on the priorities of that role. However, the realities of camp operations require that each of us be willing to step outside of that specific role, when circumstances demand, to support the broader needs of the organization. Therefore, this job, like all others at camp, requires a willingness to serve our guests and campers in practical ways (e.g., serving meals, doing dishes, facilitating activities, general housekeeping etc.). This will occur most often during our slower months, between November and February, where our seasonal staff compliment is low and our full-time staff are needed to help with hosting the groups onsite.
Responsibility #5 Ambassador for the Mission of Camp Nakamun
All Employees of Camp Nakamun are also ambassadors of the Camp Mission. In this role you will be asked to adhere to our community standards. This includes understanding that our organization is a Christian Ministry and falls under the spiritual authority of the Christian & Missionary Alliance, including its statement of faith and any other doctrinal guidance it provides. Job Requirements
• A strong work ethic, the ability to work both with others and individually, the willingness to serve and a desire to grow professionally and personally.
• Passion for Christian Ministry, and particularly a strong desire to serve through hospitality and mentorship.
– Experience and desire to lead, train and mentor youth and young adults is required.
* Interest/aptitude in food preparation. Prior kitchen experience or culinary education is a definite asset but not required.
• Comfortable working with common kitchen tools (e.g. knives) and large kitchen appliances (e.g. conventional ovens, steam oven, deep fryer, gas range, large mixers, etc.)
• Good time management Skills – able to work under time pressure and to a strict meal schedule.
• Is in good health and physical condition and can carry out the work required within a busy kitchen environment
-For example: carrying boxes or large trays of food, standing for long periods, working in a warm environment.
• Experience in a Christian camp is an asset but not necessary.
* Supportive of the mission, vision, and values of Camp Nakamun Ministries (available upon request).
Compensation Hours: This is a full-time (nominal 40hrs/week) permanent, year-round position. Please refer to job description for salary, benefits, housing and other information about working at Camp Nakamun.
