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Camp Comstock Special Diets Coordinator - Ithaca, NY

We are seeking a Special Diets Coordinator at Camp Comstock in Ithaca, NY which is located along the shores of Cayuga Lake. This position will begin in June and run through the first part of August.  Campers enjoy the unique natural surroundings created by the Finger Lakes while living in beautiful tree-top cabin village units. Comstock features nearly two miles of lakefront, offering a wide variety of water sports and a beautiful location to enjoy the sunrise or sunset.  

Job Summary:

 The Special Diets Coordinator works closely with the Food Service Manager to ensure that the camper and staff population with dietary requirements are well-fed, nourished and their food is safely prepared. Additionally, this position assists the Food Service Manager in providing nutritious, well-prepared meals served to all members of the camp community.

 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

·       Maintain a working knowledge of major food allergens (“The Big 8”) and dietary needs (such as gluten-free, lactose intolerant, vegetarian and vegan).

·       Maintain a working knowledge of how to read food labels and assess items for any potential of contamination or cross-contamination.

·       Collaborate with the Food Service Manager and Health Supervisor on a weekly basis to plan menus that support that week’s dietary/allergy needs. Menus should be creative, nutritious, and of similar quality and substance to the meal being served to the greater camp community.

·        Personally oversee the daily preparation and serving of these special meals.

·       Work to create personal relationships with the campers and staff who require special diets in order to promote trust, comfort and a sense of safety.

·       Utilize Jotform to access camper paperwork which highlights dietary needs and create working lists of major allergies and dietary needs.

·       One week ahead of their camp session, make contact with each camper who has a special diet.

·       Practice excellent customer service skills; regularly communicate with camper parents regarding their child’s dietary needs over phone, email or in person.

·       Assist in the management of daily operations of the camp food and dining service, including coordinating distribution between the kitchen and dining hall, assisting in creation of meals that are nutritionally balanced, ensuring food is prepared in a safe and efficient manner, and food is served on time, in coordination with kitchen and other staff.

·       Assist with all aspects of meal preparation as assigned, including, but not limited to, washing and peeling, chopping, baking, mixing, etc.

·       Assist in routine sanitation of the kitchen and related equipment; clean and maintain all food preparation and storage areas.

·        Assist in the daily cleaning of all dishes.

·        Assist in the daily cleaning of the kitchen and dining hall.

·        Assist the Food Service Manager in the receiving and unpacking food orders

·       Assist the Food Service Manager in packing weekly cook-out dinner and breakfast boxes.

·       Work with camp counselors to plan appropriate special diet options for cook-out dinners, as needed.

·       Work as a member of the food service team, working with Food Service Manager on assigned tasks to meet kitchen goals of timely, well-prepared meals.

·       Adhere to all COVID-19 protocols required by NYS Department of Health and GSNYPENN. Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

 The Special Diets Coordinator does not supervise employees.

 

Minimum Qualification Standards:

·        Be at least 18 years of age.

·       Knowledge of and experience with food service, including food preparation, family-style and buffet style serving, cleaning, and industrial kitchen equipment. Experience serving at least 100 at a time preferred.

·        ServSafe Allergens training or willingness to complete the course upon hiring.

·        Ability to operate dishwashing equipment.

·        Ability to work as a member of a food service team.

·        Believe in the Girl Scout mission.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·       Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple projects and details simultaneously.

·       Possess good character, integrity, patience, sense of humor, enthusiasm, a high level of flexibility, and willingness to be a part of the camp community.

·        Ability to work productively in a fast paced, stressful environment.

 

Physical Requirements:

·       Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

·        Walking on uneven terrain, up and down hills for distances up to ½ mile

·        Endurance to meet emergency needs

·        Ability (and willingness) to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours


 Environmental Conditions:

 The employee is subject to inside and/or outside environmental conditions, noise, outdoor elements such as rain, wind, sun, heat, and animals such as bugs, snakes, bats, etc.