Kitchen Manager for Spring Break Camp in Austin, TX

The Commitment:

Camp runs March 14, 2027- March 20, 2027. Note that optional housing is provided for Kitchen Manager candidates that prefer to live onsite.

• Paid Staff Training will take place : March 5-7

Our Locations

• Lake Travis (Ages 12-15): A classic hill country setup in the Turkey Bend Recreation Area. Think lake swimming, high ropes courses, and sunset sports.
• Zilker Lodge (Ages 8-11): Located in the heart of central Austin. You’ll spend your days canoeing Lady Bird Lake, hiking the Greenbelt, and exploring Zilker Park.

About the Role: Kitchen Manager

As the Kitchen Manager, you will lead our food service operations, ensuring every camper, staff member, and volunteer receives safe, nutritious, and delicious meals throughout the summer.

We are seeking a high-energy, detail-oriented leader with experience in high-volume meal preparation, kitchen staff management, budget oversight, and youth nutrition.

• Culinary Leadership & Operations: Oversee daily preparation and service for three meals plus snacks, maintaining smooth kitchen workflows, exceptional quality, and high safety standards.
• Budgeting & Inventory Management: Manage food and supply purchasing within budget, oversee deliveries, maintain strict inventory controls, and submit expense tracking to the Camp Director.
• Dietary Accommodations & Parent Communication: Utilize CampBrain reports to identify dietary needs, consult directly with guardians during drop-off, and design safe, custom meal alternatives for campers with allergies or restrictions.
• Team Management & Mentorship: Supervise and support the Kitchen Assistant, Counselors-in-Training (CITs), and campers in kitchen duties, fostering a positive, clean, and cooperative environment.
• Compliance & Inspection Readiness: Ensure full adherence to Texas Health Code, American Camp Association (ACA) standards, and local inspection requirements.

Requirements:

• You are 21 years old or older
• You have a minimum of 2 years of culinary experience or are a culinary arts student
• You have a Food Managers Certification, or you can obtain one before training
• You have an in-depth knowledge of food health and safety regulations
• You have the ability to work well with and supervise others
• You are able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle stress well
• You have excellent organizational and time management skills
• You have the ability to pass a national criminal background check

Compensation & Benefits

• $1,115.36 for the camp session + paid training
• Full Room & Board: Free lodging and all meals/snacks provided while camp is in session.

Impact: A camp session of personal growth and the chance to make a lifelong difference in the lives of a diverse group of campers.