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Executive Chef

Preferred Qualifications:
• 5+ years working in a Banquet or Catering style Kitchen
• 5+ years in a kitchen leadership/management role
• 1+ years of Budget management
• Strong communications skills
• Strong Leadership skills with a proven ability to mentor, train, and strengthen a team of skilled and unskilled employees and Volunteers.
• Experience working in Camp Ministry is a plus!

Who we are:
Berea Ministries exists to partner for life transformation, advance the Church in New England, and empower people to encounter Christ together.
We create and continuously develop programs that appeal to children, teens, adults, and families where they can respond to the message of Jesus Christ within the context of meaningful relationships and memorable experiences. A family of ministries from and for New England, we do this through camps, retreats, and church and leadership training events for all ages.
Our Kitchen is versatile and flexible meeting needs of all different programs and Guests. With rotating menus we strive for high quality and unique food matching the atmosphere of each Camp Program and group we serve.

What you will be doing:
• Manage the kitchen operations across all three sites in accordance with established guest service, food quality and sustainability standards
• Create seasonal and varied menus for different groups and programs across all three sites
• Meet with site directors to review and develop quality standards, the kitchens, and dining room atmosphere
• Manage budget and meet price per plate goals
• Manage team and development of kitchen staff and volunteers
• Travel weekly to each site to ensure quality standards are met and to prioritize training for kitchen staff
• Purchasing of food
• Ensure quality of products
• Ensure each kitchen work area is stocked with specified tools, supplies, and equipment
• Ensure staff prepares menu items following recipes and yield guides, in accordance with Berea Ministries’ standards
• Observe guest reactions and confer with service staff to ensure guest satisfaction
• Conduct frequent walk-throughs of each kitchen area and direct respective personnel to correct any deficiencies
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards
• Work schedule varies and will include working on some holidays and weekends
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching

The right candidate will be a leader in the kitchen, willing to train and grow others in a Christ centered attitude. They will be responsible for the atmosphere of the kitchens and dining halls as well as the quality of food provided. They will be willing to learn from mistakes and strive for Christ like excellence in all that they do.

Time:  Full-Time Year Round
Salary:  Paid
Category:  Food Services

Updated: 8/19/2025 2:33:10 PM