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The Food Service & Hospitality Coordinator plays a critical leadership role in delivering exceptional camp experiences through nutritious meals, safe food service operations, and welcoming, well-maintained facilities. This position oversees all aspects of the camp kitchen, serving a wide variety of programs including Outdoor Education field trips, Summer Day Camp, Summer Overnight Camp, Groups & Retreats, and Family Camp. In addition to food service leadership, this role supervises a hospitality team responsible for post-group cabin turnovers and cleaning of shared spaces, ensuring Camp Carter is always safe, prepared, and guest-ready.
Job Responsibility:
Plan, prepare, and oversee meals for a wide range of camp programs and group sizes
Manage daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, service, and cleanup
Ensure compliance with health department regulations, food safety standards, American Camp Association standards, and YMCA policies
Order food, manage inventory, and control food costs within budget guidelines
Accommodate dietary needs, allergies, and special requests whenever possible
Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, and safety in the kitchen and dining areas
Collaborate with camp leadership to support Groups & Retreats, conferences, and special events
Coordinate cleaning plans and turnover schedules to ensure smooth transitions between groups
Maintain open communication with program and operations staff to meet changing needs
Contribute to a welcoming, organized, and professional camp environment for all guests and campers
Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise kitchen and hospitality staff (seasonal and part-time)
Lead and support a team responsible for cabin turnovers and cleaning of facilities following group departures
Provide coaching, feedback, and leadership to foster a positive, service-oriented team culture
Model YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent required
culinary, hospitality, or food service training preferred
Previous experience in food service management, institutional cooking, or camp/resort hospitality
Supervisory experience, including staff training and scheduling
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health department requirements
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and peak camp seasons
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in an active outdoor camp environment
What we offer:
Competitive salary
health benefits
dental benefits
vision benefits
long-term disability
medical and dependent care reimbursement plan
employee assistance plan
free family membership
discounts on Y programs including summer camps, enrichment classes, youth sports, childcare
eligible to enroll in 403(b) tax-deferred account
12% retirement paid by the YMCA upon meeting eligibility requirements
paid time off (PTO) based on hours worked and years of service