Camp Quinebarge
Camp Quinebarge is a traditional, overnight boys and girls summer camp lying on 70 acres of forest and
over 1,200 feet of lakefront on Lake Kanasatka in Moultonborough, NH. Since 1936, Camp Quinebarge
has fostered an environment for children to learn about themselves and the world around them, try
new activities and learn new skills, have fun, and make friendships that last a lifetime.
Camp Chef
Our Camp Chef runs our camp kitchen and supervises 4-5 Kitchen Assistants. Together, they serve three
meals each day for up to 225 to campers and staff, typically served in our Dining Hall or outdoors as a
cookout. Chefs and kitchen staff are beloved by campers and staff alike at Quinebarge. Chefs are
provided private onsite housing.
Camp Chef Job Functions
● Manage the daily operations of the camp food and dining service including coordinating
activities between the kitchen and dining room.
● Lead the Kitchen team and manage Kitchen Assistants to ensure the kitchen and dining hall are
cleaned after each meal, and the dining hall is swept and mopped daily.
● The Camp Chef will be hands on with all meals, managing prep and cooking main courses.
● Prioritize food safety and allergen safety.
● Coordinate with the Camp Nurse to provide specialty meals for those with dietary restrictions.
● Coordinate with Trips staff to provide meals and snacks for off site excursions.
Maintain a clean, sanitary workspace and perform opening and closing cleanouts.
● Execute the menu which is provided by the Camp Directors in a 2 week rotation, including
desserts and other baking.
● Oversee the inventory and ordering of food, equipment, and supplies and arrange for the
routine maintenance, sanitation, and upkeep of the camp kitchen, its equipment, and facilities.
○ Use eSysco ordering system and other vendors
● Other duties as assigned by the Directors.
Qualifications and Abilities
● Management or supervisory experience in an institutional or high-volume food service setting.
● SafeServ food safety certification or recognized equivalent.
● Experience in food service: ordering, inventory, budgeting, food preparation, family-style
serving, buffet serving, cleaning, and institutional kitchen equipment.
● Able to perform physical aspects of the position, including:
○ Work long hours.
○ Identify and respond to environmental and other hazards.
○ Respond appropriately to situations requiring First Aid, and assist campers in an
emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury).
○ Lift 50 pounds.
● Meets state, federal, and ACA requirements for summer camp employment. Must pass
a background check and provide other forms and details.
● Current certification in CPR and/or First Aid. This may be acquired onsite during staff training.
● Desire to work around and inspire children in a summer camp environment.
Salary and Benefits
The Salary range for this position is $1000-1200 per week, includes room and board, leadership and
other training, weekly laundry, camp t-shirts, free camper tuition, and the opportunity to participate in
trips and onsite events. Staff are eligible for performance bonuses.
Kitchen staff get one 12-hour day off during staff training, and one 24-hour day off per week thereafter,
except during camper week 8. Staff will also have one evening off per week.
How to Apply
To apply for this or other positions at Camp Quinebarge, please visit www.campquinebarge.com/staff.
