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Craftsbury Outdoor Center (COC) is a community-focused athletic training facility and outdoor destination. In the dining hall, we provide nutrient-dense meals with locally sourced ingredients to the skiers, runners, cyclists, rowers, etc. who fill our accommodations year-round.

General job description

The right candidate will find themselves working with a diverse team and working with some of the best ingredients in the area to provide a quality dining experience for athletes and other guests and staff.

Major duties and responsibilites

• Following ServSafe, Vermont Department of Health and HAACP guidelines to ensure food prepared meets safety and quality standards.

• Leading a group of 3-7 food service team members during a meal shift to ensure all aspects of meal preparation service are completed to quality and safety standards.

• Some baking required. Basic understanding of dietary restrictions such as gluten-free diets, vegan diets, and allergen restrictions.

• Maintaining clean work space and tools, including serving utensils, surfaces, cutting boards, cooking equipment and dishes.

• Ability to read and execute recipes.

• Ordering when necessary to assist the kitchen leader. Assisting the kitchen leader with meeting deadlines and facilitating communication between management and staff.

• Regularly maintaining awareness of surroundings and adding missing products to 86 lists.

• Ensuring a clean and appealing dining space including tables, coffee area, steam tables, salad bar, chairs and floors.

• Any other reasonable tasks assigned by the kitchen leader including processing raw ingredients, organization tasks.

• Attending staff meetings as required to facilitate open communication amongst kitchen staff.

Minor duties and responsibilities

• Maintaining personal hygiene.

• Keeping hair restrained and hands clean and observing proper glove use.

• Restricting phone usage to emergencies and work-related business.

Qualifications for the job

Education:

• High school diploma or GED

Experience:

• 3 years in a related field, but willing to train the right candidate. Ability to handle knives and other potentially hazardous kitchen equipment is a must.

Key competencies

• Respect, willingness to learn, and food safety.

Physical requirements

• Must be able to stand for several hours. Must be able to lift 30 lbs.

Other:

• Good interpersonal communication skills are a plus. Ability to communicate respectfully and honestly is a must. Arriving on time and dressed appropriately for the job is non-negotiable.

Benefits:

Benefits include paid time off, 401(k) with matching, and an employee assistance program. Additional in-house benefits include free daily meals in our dining hall during open season, free fitness classes, gym use, trail use and other employee discounts. The full-time option comes with health, dental and disability insurance.  

Questions or ready to apply? Reach out to jobs@craftsbury.com. 

About Us: Craftsbury Outdoor Center (COC) is a community-focused athletic training facility and outdoor destination located in Craftsbury, Vermont. From our lakeside campus in the heart of the Northeast Kingdom, the COC strives to achieve our Mission: 

• To support and promote participation and excellence in lifelong sports with a special focus on Rowing, Cross Country Skiing, Biathlon, and Running. 

• To use and teach sustainable practices. 

• To protect and manage the surrounding land, lake, and trails. 

Position Summary: The Food Service Team Member will work with a diverse team of experienced professionals, including a registered dietician and farm-to-table ingredients to provide quality dining experiences to guests and visitors, resident athletes, coaches and staff members. 

Major Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Follow ServSafe, Vermont Department of Health, and HAACP guidelines to ensure all food meets safety and quality standards. 

• Ensure cleanliness and appeal of back-of-house workspaces and front-of-house public dining areas to include tables, salad bars, steam tables, floors, refrigerators, utensils, plates, bowls, glasses and mugs. 

• Read and follow directions for implementing recipes. 

• Assist the Lead Cook in any tasks required to get meals out on time. 

• Maintain awareness of surroundings and communicate inventory levels of food and supplies to all teammates. 

• Attend staff meetings as required to facilitate open communication amongst kitchen staff. 

• Any other reasonable tasks assigned by the kitchen leader including processing raw ingredients, organization tasks. 

Other Important Responsibilities: 

• Maintain personal hygiene. 

• Keep hair restrained, hands clean and change food handling gloves frequently. 

• Restrict phone usage to emergencies and work-related business. 

Qualifications: 

• Education -  
  High school diploma or GED 

• Experience: 
  This is an entry level position and training will be provided to candidates who demonstrate a respectful and enthusiastic attitude. Prior food handling experience is desirable but not required. 

• Key competencies: 
  Respect, willingness to learn and food safety. 

Arriving on time for designated shift with minimal call outs. 

• Physical requirements: 
  Must be able to stand for several hours. Must be able to lift 30 lbs. 

Other: 

• This position requires a candidate to be available for work during some evening shifts (1:00-9:00pm), weekends and holidays. 

• This position does not provide housing for interested candidates. 
   

Benefits: 

Benefits include paid time off, 401(k) with matching, and an employee assistance program. Additional in-house benefits include free daily meals in our dining hall during the COC’s open seasons, free fitness classes, gym use, trail use, and other employee discounts. Full-time employees are eligible for health, dental, vision and disability insurance.   

To be considered, please submit a resume to jobs@craftsbury.com.