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Featherrivercamp

Assistant Food Service Manager

Featherrivercamp, Oakland, California, United States, 94616

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Spend Your Summer Making an Impact Oakland Feather River Camp isn’t only a summer job - we are a community that cares, collaborates, and welcomes everyone to access the magic of nature. Summer at OFRC is fast-paced, joyful, challenging, and incredibly rewarding. If you want work that’s meaningful, outdoors, and full of real connection, you’re in the right place!

What You’ll Get at OFRC

This is a real job with real responsibility - and real support.

Free housing, meals, laundry, utilities and camp store discounts.

Highly competitive, transparent pay.

Five-day work week with true time off - a rarity in the summer camp world.

Professional leadership training.

A team culture built on respect, communication, and accountability.

A diverse, inclusive community where different identities, backgrounds, and experiences are valued.

A chance to create unforgettable experiences in nature for families.

We work hard here. We take care of each other. And we make space for joy, rest, and real connection.

Assistant Food Service Manager - Summer 2026 Oakland Feather River Camp | Quincy, CA $1,352-$1,452 per week | Seasonal | On-site | Free Housing and Meals

About the Role As an

Assistant Food Service Manager , you help run the kitchen by

leading daily shifts ,

coaching

cooks and helpers, and

supporting

the Food Service Manager in all kitchen operations. You help make

nutritious meals , keep things

clean

and

safe , and make sure the food team works well together. This position is a

hands-on leadership

role that keeps food service efficient, organized, and high-quality.

You will spend your summer prepping and cooking meals for campers and staff, training and supervising kitchen staff, tracking supplies and inventory, and

pitching in wherever needed to keep the kitchen and dining service running smoothly.

Full Job Description:

Assistant Food Service Manager - 2026 Job Description

What You Will Do

Lead one daily kitchen shift

and supervise cooks and kitchen helpers.

Train

and

support

cooks and kitchen helpers.

Prepare meals according to the

food production plan

and handle special diets.

Manage meal service flow and help the kitchen team stay

organized .

Ensure food

safety, sanitation , and clean-as-you-go principles are followed.

Run daily menu briefings and help

plan upcoming meals .

Track

inventory , help with purchasing, and organize kitchen supplies.

Support overall kitchen needs

and other camp tasks when needed.

Your work helps every meal happen on time, keeps food quality high, and

supports a kitchen team that feeds hundreds of people each day.

Who We Are Looking For

21 or older.

Experience in

institutional

or large group cooking.

At least

1 year

of food service leadership or supervisory experience.

Able to

lead a team

with clear direction and calm focus.

Comfortable managing

food safety , sanitation, and meal execution.

Able to lift up to 50 lbs, stay on your feet, and work long shifts.

Someone reliable who

shows up

on time and

works hard .

Communicates clearly and keeps a

calm attitude under pressure .

Helps teammates

when tasks get busy or heavy.

We treat staff like adults.

We expect people to show up fully, work hard, communicate clearly, and support one another.

The Right Fit If you step up to lead in a busy kitchen, enjoy organizing food service and training others, and want to make great meals for hundreds of campers -

this role could be perfect for you!

Our Culture & Hiring Philosophy At OFRC, we work hard, support each other, and build a community where everyone belongs. We value people who show up with heart, effort, curiosity, and a willingness to learn - no matter their background or experience level. We welcome candidates from traditional and nontraditional paths, and we believe diversity makes our team stronger. You don’t need to meet every single qualification to be a strong candidate here; if this role feels right for you, we encourage you to apply and tell us what you’d bring to our community.

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