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UNITED SOUTH END SETTLEMENTSThe mission of United South End Settlements (USES) is to harness the power of our diverse community to disrupt the cycle of poverty for children and their families.ÂUSES believes families have the best chance of reaching their potential when they have long-term, holistic support.ÂOur goal is to empower families in the South End and the surrounding areas to stabilize, achieve economic mobility, and become more resilient through access to resources and connections to a diverse social network.ÂWe have integrated our programs and implemented new initiatives to support the whole family, providing children and youth with early childhood education, club48 after school programs, and Camp Hale, a summer camp on Squam Lake in New Hampshire. We also support parents and caregivers to identify and pursue goals important to their family through one-on-one coaching and provide job training, placement, and career development.ÂWe value diversity in every setting and are committed to building diverse social networks of individuals with various backgrounds, skill sets, and perspectives who share our vision for disrupting the cycle of poverty.ÂTo learn more, please visit our website atÂwww.uses.org.  USES Core Values Community: We believe in engaging the entire community as a catalyst in our model of service that helps children and their families build strong, trusting and mutually beneficial relationships. Diversity: We believe that we achieve the greatest positive impact on children and their families when we include people from various backgrounds, skill sets, and perspectives in disrupting the cycle of poverty. Opportunity: We believe that all people have potential and deserve access to top quality educational and economic opportunities. USES Organizational Norms and Behaviors Collaboration: Finding ways to Work Together with each other and across our departments and positions Positivity: Having a Can Do Attitude even when things are tough or stressful Transparency: Having Open Communication by sharing successes, challenges and ideas with each other Excellence: Doing the Best We Can all the time with everything we do  Summer 2019 Camp Staff must be available from June 9th through August 25th. Head Cook/Food Service Coordinator Established in 1900,ÂCamp HaleÂis aÂsleepaway summer campÂfor Boston-area youth ages 6 to 17 years old to experience a range of outdoor activities in the scenic environment of Squam Lake located in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire.ÂCamp Hale transforms youth into resilient leaders as they discover the wonders of nature, build a diverse community, and embrace challenging experiences.ÂThe camp operates on the belief that all youthÂbenefit from opportunities for physical, mental, and social growth and development.ÂThe goal is for campers to leave with an enhanced sense of well-being, improved social skills, and awareness of personal potential.  Under the supervision of the Camp Director, the Head Cook/Food Service Coordinator directs the overall food-service operation of camp including: purchasing, preparation, nutrition, service, sanitation, security, personnel management, customer service, and recordkeeping. The Head Cook/Food Service Coordinator assures the dining experience and atmosphere is a safe, fun, and positive experience that supports campers growth and retention. The Head Cook/Food Service Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of the food-service program including the implementation of all applicable health, sanitary, and safety regulations including State of New Hampshire and American Camping Association requirements. What Youll Do: Plan and lead in the preparation of meals, snack and special food request Plan and execute monthly menus that meet the nutritional meet the needs of campers and staff Maintain inventories and food orders in consultation with the Camp Director Supervise the Assistant Cook and assigns tasks to be completed by the Leaders in Training Ensure sanitary standards as well as kitchen etiquette of all who enter the dining hall Maintains necessary documentation for the Bureau of Nutrition and all other ACA mandates Attend weekly staff meeting and provides input regarding nutrition and healthy eating What Were Looking For: Maturity, and be ability to direct, coordinate, and manage the performance of kitchen staff A culinary school education or comparable job experience Safe Serve certification and organizational Three months to one year experience working as a cook or assistant cook, or the equivalent combination of education and experience Experience working in a camp or institutional food service setting preparing for large quantities of people Must be able to climb, balance, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and be capable of repetitive motion(with or without accommodation) Ability to lift up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or a 20 pounds of force constantly Comfortable working indoor/outdoor camp environmental conditions What Youll Love: Newly renovated, updated lodging , free meals and certifications in addition to base compensation A competitive and progressive stipend ranging from $5,500-$6,500 for summer season Working Âalongside an experienced Camp Director with the support of veteran counselors , leaders and an administrative team to help with anything you need An opportunity to draw on your own experiences, as well as learn and teach new skills, that will enhance your professional development Staff referral bonus Important Camp Dates: Administrative Orientation: (Administrative only) International Staff Orientation: (international staff only) Staff Orientation: (mandatory for all staff) Summer Camp: (all staff) Cleanup Day: (all staff) The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal function of the job identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. To apply, please email resume and cover letter to: humanresources@uses.org In the subject line, please specify HeadCook/Food Coordinator when you are applying. No phone calls, please. Please apply online with United South End Settlements at: https://united-south-end-settlements.hiringthing.com/job/119572/camp-hale-head-cook?s=cl
