Assistant Food Service Director - JCC Camps ( Seasonal)

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Food Service Director

Seasonal Full Schedule

Reports to: Food Service Director JCC Camps at Medford

Pay RATE: $5150 for the summer --- $130 daily

Position Summary

The Assistant Food Service Director supports the daily operation of the camp kitchen. This role combines hands-on kitchen work with staff supervision and helps ensure meals are prepared safely, efficiently, and in accordance with camp policies and Kashrut standards.

Pre-Camp Responsibilities

• Assist with kitchen setup and organization

• Support inventory and supply preparation

• Participate in leadership meetings as requested

• Assist with orientation planning and staff onboarding

• Support interviewing and hiring of food service staff as needed

During Camp – Daily Kitchen Operations

• Help oversee preparation and distribution of lunches, snacks, and frozen treats

• Assist with cooking and food preparation tasks

• Ensure food is prepared in appropriate quantities and minimize waste

• Assist with packaging meals for travel programs and late stay meals

• Assist with unloading and storing deliveries

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Staff Supervision

• Provide daily support and guidance to cooks and food service staff

• Help create and manage daily staff assignments

• Train staff on food safety, allergy protocols, sanitation, and Kosher guidelines

• Model professionalism and teamwork

• Communicate staff concerns to the Food Service Director

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure NJ Department of Health, ServSafe, allergy safety, and Kashrut guidelines are followed

• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment

• Monitor safe use of commercial kitchen equipment

• Remain aware of emergency procedures and report concerns immediately

Camp Community

• Provide excellent customer service to campers and staff

• Maintain professionalism around campers

• Uphold camp values and assist with other duties as needed

Qualifications

• Prior kitchen or food service leadership experience preferred

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards

• Experience in Kosher food service preferred

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Ability to lift 30+ lbs and work with commercial kitchen equipment

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