Culinary Coordinator

Company: Colorado Outward Bound School

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Job Type: Seasonal

Job Description

Organizational Overview 

The Colorado Outward Bound School (COBS) is a non-profit adventure-based education organization that emphasizes personal growth through challenge and experience.  For over 60 years our wilderness courses have focused on inspiring responsibility, teamwork, confidence, compassion, and environmental and community stewardship. 

 

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 

Colorado Outward Bound School celebrates diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nation origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is based on qualifications and business needs. 

 

We want to be transparent with all applicants that working at the Colorado Outward Bound School means joining a growth-minded community where we are actively dismantling our organization’s white supremacy culture. This conversation shows up at all levels of the organization – in our trainings, in our meetings, on our courses, and in our daily lives. Anti-racism and diversity, equity, and inclusion work can be messy at times and we remain committed to navigating that together. Challenge and discovery are what we do and (un)learning is a fundamental part of our practice. COBS was originally built for and by white men, and now in support of our community members with marginalized identities – at COBS, in the outdoor industry, and beyond – we are actively working on changing that story to support individuals with different identities to empower themselves as we address barriers related to race, culture, socioeconomics, ability, gender, identity, geographic location, and mental health. While we are committed to learning and making necessary changes, we recognize we have a long way to go and want to notify applicants of that up front. 

 

Position Summary 

The Culinary Coordinator position at the Rocky Mountain Program offers the opportunity to be a part of a thriving workplace community in the heart of the Colorado Rockies. The Culinary Coordinator is responsible for daily food-related preparation and ordering, advising staff in preparing meals, maintaining kitchen cleanliness and sanitation systems for staff and programs. Advise and support daily staff, program, and event menus and meals in the dining halls. Contribute to and cultivate a positive, supportive, collaborative workplace.  

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Oversee and assist with meal preparation and service 

  • Oversee daily inventory and restocking of staff kitchen food and supplies 

  • Implement a 2-week rotating menu of nutritious, creative, balanced meals for 50+ staff 

  • Support with accommodation of special diets, food preferences, & allergens 

  • Maintain inventory and stock breakfast ingredients  

  • Oversee the daily management of the staff kitchen and volunteer kitchen crews 

  • Assist with planning and preparing meals for special events  

  • Prepare shopping lists and food orders  

  • Assist with receiving food deliveries, unpacking, and stocking 

  • Organize and assist with regular town runs for local food purchases/pickups 

  • Work in conjunction with the logistics leadership team to ensure food inventories stay within budget 

  • Oversee Dining Hall kitchen and storage area cleanliness and sanitation 

  • Maintain a safe and healthy environment in alignment with basic food safety criteria 

  • Support with menus and meal prep/service for programs and events as needed 

  • Advise and support with deep cleaning of the kitchen(s) as needed 

  • Support receipt management and assist in vendor communications and payment 

  • Support with other logistics, basecamp, and field needs as requested 

  • Other duties as required 

Skills and Knowledge 

  • Knowledge of various cooking techniques and dietary accommodations 

  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively  

  • Strong personal motivation, initiative, efficiency, and follow-through 

  • Flexible, able to work independently and follow directions 

  • Strong time management skills required 

 

Work Experience 

  • Minimum of 1-year cooking experience  

  • 1-2 years’ experience cooking and preparing menus for large groups, barbequing, food handling, kitchen and food sanitation, nutrition, and special diets  

  • SERV Safe certified or equivalent experience preferred 

 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions  

  • Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds 

  • Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time 

  • Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions, including inclement conditions such as high heat, rain, snow, cold.  

  • Ability to lift, crawl, bend, carry and pull. 

Compensation and Benefits 

  • Compensation: Daily rate $110-$135, depending on experience 

  • 6-month contract – April – Sept 

  • Accommodation and meals provided 

 

Application Process 

Please address cover letter and resume to Angie Holbrook (she/her), APD of Logistics. Applications accepted via COBS careers portal: https://www.cobs.org/connect/employment/  

How to Apply

To complete the online application process, please visit: https://www.cobs.org/connect/employment/
Posted on: March 7, 2022
Job Type: Seasonal
Application Closing Date:
Not Specified