Fire Camp Kitchen Manager/Supervisory Cook
Job Purpose:
A professional Cook/Manager is to lead our kitchens at fire camp following our Mobile Food Service Managers specifications and guidelines. A successful candidate will employ their culinary and managerial skills in order to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our customer’s satisfaction. The Fire Camp Kitchen Manager is to be a team leader and provide organizational guidance in the kitchen. Must be able to work in all types of extreme weather conditions. Must be able to serve and organize preparation and service of food for large numbers. Must have all necessary certifications up to date.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Kitchen Manager and Supervisory Cook at Fire Camp
Ensure all kitchens, salad bar, and beverage trailer are set up properly upon arrival at fire camp and torn down properly prior to departure from fire
Lead by example: Lead the kitchen team to enforce compliance of Government Contract
Be familiar with current government contract specifications for each job.
Ensure all employees are following proper health and sanitation practices
Supervise Kitchen Staff, work with the MFSU Manager to coordinate employees and set schedules
Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization
Update temperature logs in all kitchen
Work with MFSU Manager and Inventory Manager on all food orders
Collaborate with Executive Chef (Owner, Bryan Scofield) to set menus prior to Fire Season
Communicate necessary menu changes with MFSU Manager promptly
Work with Mobile Food Services Manager to resolve kitchen employee issues, discipline, hiring, and firing
Ensure MFSU equipment is cleaned, organized and dispatch ready prior to fire season and at fire camp
Report to Executive Chef or MFSU Manager any kitchen equipment that is not working
Quality Control of product to be maintained at all times
Coordinate food inventory with Inventory Manager and with Vendor coordinating with Bryan.
Train new kitchen staff
Cook on the line to fulfill orders
Skills/Qualifications
Proven food service and leadership experience
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to work as part of a team
Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
Be highly organized with the ability to follow a daily routine
Trustworthy
Previous experience with government contracts preferred
Adaptability: this job takes place on-site, often in remote locations with little notice
Problem solver
Required Certifications
ServeSafe: Food Manager Certification