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Kitchen Manager - Summer Camp

Girlscoutsneny, New York, NY, United States


Ready to lead a kitchen team in a fast-paced, high-impact summer environment?

Lake Clear Camp is seeking an organized and dependable Kitchen Manager to direct the overall food service operation of the camp, including purchasing, preparation, nutrition, service, sanitation, management, customer service, and record keeping. This role is perfect for someone with prior food service leadership experience who enjoys maintaining high safety standards and keeping operations running smoothly, all while contributing to a mission-driven camp community.

About Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York
Girl Scouts create the world they want to live in and it better every single day. They explore their strengths, take on new challenges, and can always be themselves, regardless of background or ability. Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York is one of 110 councils across the United States, supporting Girl Scouts and volunteers across fifteen counties of upstate New York. We help build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.

Lake Clear Camp
Our Camp is unique and shaped by the physical, and outdoor spaces in which it takes place, the team-building nature of our activities, and the welcoming environment that we strive to create. Situated on 91 scenic acres of land on a peninsula on Lake Clear is an Adirondack gem. The camp is surrounded by breathtaking state land in the Adirondack Park, adjacent to the St. Regis Canoe area. Facilities at Lake Clear Camp include renovated cabins with full bathrooms, lean-to units, a dining hall, a health center, and buildings for programs and activities. Campers range from first through twelfth grade.

Summer Camp dates at Lake Clear Camp are July 27 – August 21, 2026. All positions include room and board. Camp staff are generally off from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon each week.

GSNENY operates two summer overnight camps; Hidden Lake Camp in Lake George, NY and Lake Clear Camp near Saranac Lake, NY. Many staff positions can be combined to work at both camps for a full summer of employment (8 weeks total, June 27th – August 21st.)

Key Responsibilities

Planning and coordinating daily meal service

Supervising Kitchen Assistant position

Ensuring food safety, sanitation, and compliance

Ordering and managing food inventory and supplies

Maintaining cleanliness and organization

Accommodating dietary needs and allergy protocols

Supporting special events and camp programming (pack-out meals for units, etc.)

Compensation & Perks

Earn $165-170 per day (depending on experience).

Work in the beautiful park-like setting of Lake Clear Camp.

Experience a summer fulfilling memories while building meaningful connections with campers.

Strengthen your problem solving, collaboration, and youth mentoring skills.

Forge lasting friendships with fellow team members through impactful work.

What You Bring

At least 18 years old by July 27, 2026 (21 years or older, preferred)

Experience in institutional or large food service settings

Knowledge of and experience in food service, ordering, inventory, budgeting, preparation, family-style serving, buffet serving, cleaning, and institutional kitchen equipment

Knowledge of standards of food preparation kitchen procedures

Ability to work within a budget and purchase supplies efficiently

Experience in staff supervision

Ability to interact positively with youth ages 7 to 17; prior youth-focused work or volunteer experience preferred.

work relationships.

Ready to lead, inspire, and make this upcoming summer unforgettable?

APPLY NOW!

Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York is an equal opportunity employer.

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