Description

Lead a kitchen that brings the world to life through food!

Named one of Minnesota’s Best Summer Camps by Star Tribune readers for three years in a row, Concordia Language Villages teaches language and culture through real life applications, and that includes our meals. But don't worry, you don't have to speak another language yourself.  

Under the direction of the Culinary Arts Manager, Summer Camp Head Chefs will work together with their kitchen staff to prepare culturally appropriate food for the campers. This position is the leader of the kitchen. They are responsible for ordering food, scheduling staff, production planning, and execution. 

If you love cooking or want to learn new skills while making friends from all over the world, join us this summer. 

Perks:

• Free Meals
• Free Lodging
• Paid, on-the-job training
• Tuition Discount for your child at camp

Position Responsibilities:
Employees must be able to perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Research and prepare culturally appropriate ethnic recipes
• Plan menus in conjunction with the dean one week in advance of a planned meal
• Budget and purchase food supplies as needed in accordance with guidelines set by Concordia Language Villages    
• Prepare and serve meals with the assistance of the other kitchen staff 
• Schedule, supervise, mentor and provide feedback to kitchen staff   
• Uphold and enforce sanitary requirements in the kitchen in keeping with state regulations for health and safety.   
• Record menus, recipes, and kitchen policies: report challenges and suggestions at the end of the employment period

What We Value:  

• Professionalism - Approach others in a tactful manner; react well under pressure; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accept responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments 
• Adaptability - Adapt to changes in the work environment; manage competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events 
• Organization support - Follow policies and procedures; complete projects and tasks correctly and on time; support organizations goals and values 
• Communication - Communicate effectively and appropriately; use good judgment as to what to communicate to whom as well as the best way to get that accomplished; speak in clear and credible manner, selecting the right tone for the situation and audience; listen to others and allow them to make their point 
  
  

**See the full job description at our Career Site. Concordia Language Villages in Bemidji, Minnesota, is a program of Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age  
• Interest in cooking and preparing culturally appropriate food
• Culinary-related major or minor, or equivalent experience
• Experience with planning menus and ordering food and supplies  
• Knowledge of sanitation practices and procedures 

Skills and Abilities: 

• Willingness to learn and grow in culinary and leadership skills 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills 
• Exhibits maturity & good judgment 
•  Demonstrate adaptability in changing situations 
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with quantity cooking at a camp, resort or public or private institution  
• Oral proficiency in the target language  
• Previous Concordia Language Villages or camping experience