2026 - YMCA Camp Tumbleson Lake Kitchen Director

We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative Kitchen Director who will oversee camp food services and ensure high-quality, nutritious food for nearly 400 overnight campers and more than 100 staff members. Under the direction of the Groups & Retreats Director, they manage and supervise a team of up to 15 kitchen staff members; including scheduling, training, and performance evaluations. The Kitchen Director coordinates with camp leaders on food needs, assists with inspections and licensing, and maintains state, county, and ACA health standards.

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• Directs and supervises camp food services to meet the needs of the camp community through high quality, healthy meals and snacks, complying with all Association, state, and county standards.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.
• Trains, supervises, schedules, and directs the Assistant Kitchen Director and Kitchen Specialists. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Evaluates effectiveness of employed personnel seasonally; observes individual performances and appraises their effectiveness.
• Works with the Overnight Camp Director and Community Engagement & Registrar Director to coordinate camper enrollment, schedules, and programming as they relate to food service.
• Assists with Colorado state licensing and inspections, health inspections, ACA preparation and visitation.
• Maintains a clean kitchen environment and accurate inventory.
• Orders all food products through our food providers consistent with enrollment numbers and oversees all deliveries. Ensures dietary needs are met for all campers and staff members.
• Manages and implements the approved budget for food service and takes appropriate action to correct variances.
• Maintains an open, friendly, professional relationship with staff, parents, participants, and the community.
• Attends staff meetings with other members of the camp team as needed.
• Maintains regular and timely communications with supervisor and other Y camp employees.
• Maintaining confidentiality of YMCA issues and records.
• Maintaining friendly, professional relationships with staff, participants, and community members.
• Practices positive guidance and preventative discipline techniques with natural consequences.
• Required to attend and complete staff meetings, trainings, and all mandatory licensing required trainings.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Attends required abuse risk management training.
• Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
• Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Other job duties as assigned.

• At least 21 years of age.
• 3+ years' experience in a camp or industrial kitchen setting required.
• Cleared to drive YMCA vehicles with a clean MVR.
• Completion of: CPR/AED, Bloodborne Pathogens, Child Abuse Prevention, Staff Orientation. (We provide this as part of staff training).
• Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.