Mission Statement
At Life Teen Camp Cana, every role is a calling to ministry. As a member of the founding community of our newest camp, the Food Services Coordinator plays a vital role in cultivating an environment where guests can encounter Christ through quality dining experiences & food.
Leadership, Oversight, & Ministry
- Foster radical hospitality where Christ is the guest and Christ is the host in us.
- Manage and execute food service and kitchen facility at Cana.
- Operate both front and back of the house areas including outdoor dining areas, ensuring cleanliness, proper maintenance, safety, and comfort of all areas.
- Meet and maintain ServSafe and State of Missouri health standards.
- Develop guest menus of high quality and taste while working within set budget.
- Place and receive food orders.
- Work with food service providers to ensure quality and price point control with all food orders.
- Manage all kitchen staff including volunteers.
- Offer alternative meal options for guests with food allergies and other dietary needs.
- Plan and prepare theme meals and environments to compliment summer camp themes.
- Manage and minister to summer Service Crew.
- Minor assistance to the Facilities Manager and Guest Relations if needed to complete tasks around camp to maintain a welcome environment for all guests
Community Life
Adhere to the Rule of Life & Community Standards.
Success Factors:
- Proficiency in working on a computer, and ability to adapt to new technologies.
- Knowledge and understanding of Catholic Church and faith.
- Ability to collaborate with others and work as a team.
- Ability to provide exceptional customer service and hospitably with a servant’s heart and ministry mindset.
- Well-developed sense of workflow, time management, and prioritization of projects.
- Ability to manage personnel and provide direction to others.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Creative with original ideas and a keen eye for aesthetics and details.
- Organized detail-oriented with a heart for taking care of others.
- Experience working in a commercial kitchen or experience cooking for large groups of people.
Reporting Structure
- Reports to: Camp Director
- Works closely with: Facilities Manager & Guest Relations
- Supervises: Seasonal summer staff serving in Kitchen, Part time workers during retreat season
