Camper Kitchen Director
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Job Location:
Cleveland, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Camp Barney Medintz
Camp Barney Medintz is the summer overnight camp of the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta. It is located on 540 beautiful acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains just 75 miles N.E. of Atlanta. Camp Barney serves over 1250 children ages 7-16 and 400 staff from coast to coast each summer since 1963.
We offer every imaginable activity including: water skiing swimming the blob paddle boarding kayaking canoeing tennis mountain biking horseback riding all sports ropes courses backpacking campcraft theater music dance crafts videography journalism radio and much more.
We are seeking a Camper Kitchen Director who is passionate about food education and working with children in a fun camp environment. The ideal candidate is an effective leader who can confidently supervise a small team (this position oversees three staff members) while maintaining a safe organized and well-managed kitchen classroom.
Seasonal - May 21st - Aug 1st 2026
Location - Cleveland GA
Food & Board Provided
Role and Responsibilities
- Coordinate and lead the Old City Camper Kitchen program supervising daily cooking activities for campers
- Guide groups of campers in preparing recipes such as bagels cakes cookies and traditional Jewish dishes
- Ensure a safe kitchen environment with strong attention to physical safety food handling allergies and dietary needs
- Supervisesupportand traina team of 3 kitchen assistants
- Manage kitchen suppliesmaintaininventory and ensure proper storage and labeling of food ingredients
- Maintain a clean organized and well-run kitchen space and equipment
- Develop fun creative cooking experiences that areappropriate forthe age and ability of campers
- Be a positive role model and build meaningful relationships with campers and staff
- Work as part of a camp community with a strong emphasis on Jewish values
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Experience working with children
- Supervisory or leadership experience
- Experience with cooking baking or food education programs - preferred
- Strong awareness of food safety allergies and dietary needs
- Creative organized and enthusiastic
- College graduate or currently enrolled - preferred
Contact Information - Shachar Levy Assistant Director - more information:
Required Experience:
Director
