Job Description
Come work Summer Camp with Us!
Camp program is 9 weeks with year round opportunities available based on performance
Flexible Schedule- Mandatory Fun!
Are you a culinary professional who’s passionate about food, leadership, and purpose? Join our camp nutrition team as a Chef Manager and bring your talent to a kitchen that nourishes campers and shapes futures.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead daily kitchen operations to deliver healthy, high-quality meals to campers and staff
- Supervise and train kitchen team members to ensure culinary excellence and efficiency
- Create menus that are nutritious, kid-friendly, and compliant with USDA nutrition guidelines
- Maintain food safety, sanitation, and inventory controls in alignment with health regulations
- Collaborate with camp administrators and nutrition staff to support camper well-being
- Manage production records, vendor orders, and kitchen budgets
- Foster a welcoming and inclusive kitchen culture focused on teamwork and accountability
We’re Looking For:
- 3+ years of experience in culinary management (camp, school food service, or institutional setting a plus)
- Strong cooking skills with a focus on scratch preparation and batch cooking
- Knowledge of USDA meal requirements, production planning, and food safety standards
- A proactive leader who inspires teams and delivers results
- ServSafe certification
- Passion for feeding children and making a difference in the camp community
Why Join Us?
- Competitive pay + opportunities for growth
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and retirement
- Paid time off
- A chance to lead with purpose and impact the health and success of campers every day
About Us:
At Whitsons, we believe great food fuels great minds. As a Chef Manager, you’ll blend culinary skills with compassionate leadership to create a dining program campers love. You’ll not only manage meals—you’ll help build a kitchen that’s a cornerstone of community, health, and learning.
Ready to serve up leadership with heart? Apply now and help us nourish the next generation— at Whitsons our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™.