Kitchen Manager

You can apply as fulltime year-round, or seasonally in 2026 for June to August. Benefits beside salary include housing stipend, cell phone stipend, summer bonus.

PLEASE COMPLETE OUR IN-HOUSE APPLICATION

https://maranathacamp.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/a6c5a466-f4cd-450c-bde2-9c9d5ecbc530

NOTE:

Willing to partially train someone up-to-speed who is adept in these areas, but previous foodservice and management experiences are required.

MARANATHA'S PURPOSE

Mission

• To glorify God by introducing people to Jesus as Savior, training them in Christian living, and sending them out to represent Christ to the world. Vision
• Changed Lives. Motto
• Get away, quiet down, hear God speak, make life-changing decisions.

JOB PURPOSE

To serve the campers in a positive environment we create at Maranatha Camp & Retreat Center and support fellow staff in this purpose. As a result, many will hear God speak and make decisions about salvation, discipleship and Christian service.

JOB SUMMARY

Accomplish foodservice for camps and retreats ranging from 20-600 people, at Maranatha. Food safety, quantity, quality, nutrition, age-appropriateness, and waste reduction are all priorities in this position. You will oversee or complete the actual food production, but also run shift leads for a larger team in the summer months. Requires good communication, leadership, budgeting, ordering, training. The service here enables the life-impact camp has, and is also highly-visible and colors the overall camp experience.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP

Supervision of any staff or volunteers that will serve in the kitchen or other food service areas. Reports to the Associate Director. Communicates with Program Staff and Guest Group Staff to ensure a smooth meal service.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for all aspects of food production and service, including foodservice logistics and team Maintain a habit of regular meetings with the Associate Director Train and supervise all kitchen and dishpit staff and volunteers Evaluate and create procedures for efficient management of the kitchen and dishpit Supervise the production of all meals, cook as necessary Ensure excellent food service for guests, including those with food allergies and special diets Plan menus with sensitivity to the groups they are for, as well as the meal service style Keep an accurate inventory, and make food orders Maintain a current knowledge of all Dept. of Health regulations and ensure compliance Maintain a high level of cleanliness for the kitchen facilities Keep current with monthly budget and help set budget alongside supervisor Calculate food requirements to avoid shortage or overage. Within reason, minimize food waste. Work to create and maintain an environment that encourages spiritual growth for all kitchen and dishpit workers Responsible for dining area items (condiments, napkins) and, in summer only, cleaning (surfaces and the floor) Oversee plans and preparation for banquet services (linens, table setting, banquet dishware, etc) Explore feedback collection options with a mindset/interest for growth Outside of summertime, research, coordinate, and, if they are approved, execute kitchen improvement projects Other duties as assigned

WORK SCHEDULE COMMITMENT

Summer Camp Season

• 6 days/week, 8-12 hours/day Retreat Season
• 5 days/week, 7-9 hours/day assigned by supervisor Exceptions
• This position requires working during non-business hours and weekends during events, often for longer than a standard shift.

When not working events, the schedule follows a flexible regular business workweek under the discretion of the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS A

passion to love our guests through food and meeting that need for them in delightful ways, for groups generally ranging from 25-600 Willing to Wholeheartedly Move with our Staff Values Develop Disciples and Servant-Leaders Be Ready to Share the Message Extravagantly Serve Be Adaptable and Eager Good work ethic and professionalism in appearance, speech, and job skills Willing and cheerful support of and teamwork with fellow Maranatha Staff Able to lead by example on a regular basis, while keeping eyes focused on the big picture Physical endurance for long workdays Able to function under the pressures of ongoing, large-scale, food service demands Maintains time for rest, and spiritual and emotional wellbeing Customer service skills and hospitality-mindedness Able to lead and work with young people and volunteers Able to use management & prioritization skills once familiar with position Completes tasks in a time-efficient manner, communicating through the process Able to work with basic software, such as a word processor, spreadsheets, email, etc. Be a proactive self-starter (know what needs to be done and complete it without being asked) Ask questions when you don't know the answer

THE STAFF MANUAL

outlines further details regarding relationships and working arrangements. All full time staff are required to raise a portion of their monthly/annual salary to cover the remainder of the approved budget amount.

PLEASE COMPLETE OUR IN-HOUSE APPLICATION

https://maranathacamp.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/a6c5a466-f4cd-450c-bde2-9c9d5ecbc530

Pay:

$1,150.00 per month

Shift:

10 hour shift 8 hour shift Ability to

Relocate:

Maxwell, NE 69151: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person