Food Services Supervisor

Get away to Army Lake Camp where we serve a variety of groups (churches, youth groups, public/private schools, and more!) Our mission is to inspire Christ-centered love and commitment while sharing God's word by example and instruction through recreational and educational opportunities. Our philosophy is to communicate the life-changing power of Jesus Christ, help campers develop leadership, responsibility, expression of service and Christian values/integrity, as well as challenge the ability of campers and staff to improve skills, self-esteem and expand their Christian experience all while helping campers develop positive relationships. If these values mean as much to you as they do to us, apply today!

The Food Services Supervisor oversees the Camp food services program, maintaining high standards of food preparation and service with emphasis on menu appeal and nutritional value, while also achieving high standards of sanitation and safety.

About the role:

• Creates a multi-tiered menu to provide greater flexibility in meeting guest group needs and desires. This includes costing out menu options, creating (or utilizing) recipes consistent with projected costs and ensuring that USDA Meal Pattern and nutritional requirements are met.
• Services as the primary contact person for all rental groups for their food service needs. This includes:




• Planning and finalizing menus
• Serve as lead cook for meals
• Communication with other staff to meet group and kitchen needs




• As scheduled by the Camp Direct, greet all groups upon their arrival and verify all pre-arrival arrangements serving as host for the group.
• Maintains an efficient food service operation and a high quality kitchen staff by participating in the recruiting and selecting of staff. Trains, schedules, supervises and evaluates all kitchen personnel, both seasonal and regular.
• Establishes and maintains consistent standard operating procedures (including safety and sanitation) for kitchen, food storage, and food preparation that meets or exceeds Health Department and American Camping Association minimum standards.
• Oversees and ensures compliance of the meals for the Summer Food Service Program. This includes staff training, record keeping, meal planning, prep and reporting.
• Prepares, monitors, and administers the food services budget. Selects vendors and orders food and food service supplies to meet program demands while adhering to budget restraints. Tracks waste and implements preventative methods of minimizing waste.
• Conducts regular inventory of food and food service supplies, and ensures proper rotation of food inventory.
• Coordinates all kitchen equipment maintenance with the appropriate vendors and communicates these needs with the maintenance team and Camp Director.
• Ensures the kitchen and dining areas are clean (including dishes/cookware, floors, appliances, surface areas, etc.), and that dining area is set up appropriately for each use.
• Orders food products for the Sweet Shop; tracks inventory, stocks product, ensures the shop is clean, and supervises those assigned to work in the Sweet Shop.

Education:

• Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent; Preferred: Associates Degree in Culinary Arts or related field.

Certifications:

• ServSafe Manager Certification (must have within 30 days of hire)
• Valid Wisconsin Driver's License (to be able to pick up necessary supplies, etc.) with clearance to drive from TSA's insurance carrier.

Experience:

• Two years successful experience as a supervisor or manager in an institutional food service or comparable setting.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.