Food Service Director- Camp Potawotami

Job Description

Job Description

As the Food Service Director at Camp Potawotami, you’ll take the lead in planning, preparing, and serving delicious, balanced meals that keep campers and staff energized and happy. You’ll oversee kitchen operations, ensure food safety standards are met, and guide the Food Services team in creating a welcoming dining experience. Your leadership helps fuel our mission—one meal at a time—while fostering a safe, caring environment where kids can grow, connect, and thrive.

Why you’ll love the YMCA

As a full time staff member, you and your household will receive a free membership and participate in many free programs. Also receive 12% employer funded retirement plan upon eligibility. Other perks our Y employees enjoy:

• Personal Development: You’ll have many opportunities for free trainings and certifications, as well as opportunities to advance your career.
• Childcare: Your dependents will enjoy free before and afterschool care and summer day camp options. While you’re working, up to three hours of Childwatch is offered at membership branches during regular childwatch hours.
• Medical and Financial: Other benefits include paid time off and sick time, YMCA contributed HSA, health, dental and life insurance and long term disability.
• Fulfillment: Engage in an amazing, encouraging and diverse team while working for a company that cares about you personally and is actively involved in our community!

Responsibilities

The Food Service Director is responsible for planning, directing, and supervising the daily operations of the Camp’s food service program and reports to the Executive Director.

• Lead: Coordinate to hire, train, supervise and organize activities of cooks, dishwashers, and food service personnel.
• Support: Monitor and maintain a standard of cleanliness with a safe and sanitary kitchen, equipment, eating area, and storage environment in compliance with ACA and Indiana State standards.
• Implement: Monitor pantry and utilization of staff and participants & Place orders and help receive and store food and other supplies.

Requirements

Candidates must be committed to contributing to the mission, culture, and values of the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne as well as:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a high School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have at least 1-3 years of related supervisory experience.
• Excellent human relation skills and enthusiasm for Camp.
• Elevated math skills and demonstrated recordkeeping proficiency.
• Proficient in computer usage and possess the ability to grow with computer technology.
• An elevated level of organization, flexibility, and ability to handle difficult situations effectively.
• Successfully complete within 60 days of hire: CPR/First Aid/O2 Certification, Bloodborne Pathogen training, Child Abuse Prevention training, and all other required training as specified by your supervisor.

Salary: Full Time, Non-exempt, $16.18-$18.21 per hr.

Hours Available: Varies

On-site Lodging: Position will offer on-site lodging, but not required

Location: YMCA Camp Potawotami, 7255 E. 700 S, Wolcottville, IN 46795