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About the Role

The Assistant Chef at Camp Loyaltown supports the Executive Chef in all aspects of kitchen operations within a large residential summer camp serving children and adults with developmental disabilities. The role involves preparing meals for large groups, maintaining a clean and safe kitchen, and supervising staff during meal service.

Responsibilities

• Practices and promotes the agency's mission statements.
• Follows all regulations, agency policies, procedures, and the employee handbook.
• Serves as a mandated reporter and contacts the Justice Center when there is reasonable cause to suspect abuse or neglect.
• Works collaboratively with the Executive Chef to manage and support kitchen and dining hall staff.
• Leads daily meetings and provides consistent leadership, guidance, and direction to all kitchen and dining hall staff.
• Instructs, trains, and oversees kitchen and dining hall staff to ensure efficient and safe operations.
• Assumes Executive Chef responsibilities on their scheduled day off.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Prepares three daily meals and performs all associated food preparation tasks, including support for special events.
• Ensures proper cleaning and sanitation of the kitchen and dining areas.
• Receives, organizes, and stores food and supply deliveries.
• Assists with periodic inventory of utensils, dishes, cups, pitchers, and related items.
• Supports meal service on busing days and participates in regular breakfast service.
• Prepares beverages, including coffee for breakfast and dinner service.

Requirements

• Previous professional kitchen experience, including food preparation, basic cooking skills, and routine kitchen maintenance in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods during meal preparation and service.
• Ability to walk, bend, reach, and move throughout the kitchen and dining areas.
• Ability to lift, carry, or move kitchen items such as food supplies, pots, pans, and equipment (typically up to 25–50 pounds).
• Ability to handle hot equipment, sharp utensils, and commercial kitchen tools safely.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with varying temperatures.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions such as chopping, stirring, washing, and cleaning.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff in a busy, sometimes noisy environment.

About the Company

• Camp Loyaltown is a large residential summer camp serving children and adults with developmental disabilities.
• Values and Embraces Diversity in background and experiences for every person in every community.
• Strives to create an open, inclusive environment in which every employee has the opportunity to flourish.
• Demonstrates a commitment to understanding cultural differences and supports a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.