Kitchen Supervisor - Pinkham Notch

Position Title: Kitchen Supervisor
 
Reports to: Lodge Manager
 
Location: AMC Pinkham Notch Visitors Center – Gorham, New Hampshire

Founded in 1876, the Appalachian Mountain Club is the oldest conservation, education and recreation organization in the United States.  The AMC promotes the protection, enjoyment, and wise use of the mountains, rivers and trails of the Appalachian region.  The AMC encourages the involvement of all people in its mission and activities, through its membership, programs, policies, and procedures.   

Summary Description: 

The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) is searching for a passionate cook to lead our kitchen at the Pinkham Notch Visitor Center in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest. The AMC has a rich history of making healthy and delicious food from scratch in stunning locations, and we’re looking for someone to help us reinvigorate this tradition. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to manage day to day dining service operations, with the support of a large organization offering an annual salary, generous benefits and a regular schedule.

Pinkham Notch Visitor Center serves hearty mountain fare in family style and buffet settings.  Our kitchen primarily serves our lodge guests but also serves meals to the many outdoor enthusiasts, tourists and locals that pass through our doors.  We operate year round with the summer season being our busiest followed by the winter months.  The AMC is a not for profit organization that promotes the protection, enjoyment and understanding of the mountains, forests, waters and trails of the Appalachian Region. We would love to hear from candidates who want to make a career with AMC and have enthusiasm for our programs and mission!

What you'll be doing:  

• Provide direction for the cuisine served at Pinkham Notch Visitor Center and Joe Dodge Lodge by developing seasonal menus, sourcing ingredients, and creating a dining experience that reflects AMC’s values.
• Hire, manage and train a team of 2 full time cooks and 8 seasonal kitchen staff to prepare and deliver high quality meals with exceptional service.
• Set a strong tone for employees through providing a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere when interacting with the public and when resolving issues as they arise.
• Keep a firm foot in operations through preparing and serving meals 4 days a week.
• Clean, sanitize and inspect all areas maintained by the Kitchen Staff on a daily basis and as needed, to exceed New Hampshire Board of Health standards.
• Manage inventory and ordering of food and supplies on a weekly basis.
• Communicate actively with other departments to ensure that special requests are understood and met in a timely fashion.
• Create an environment of growth and learning through seeking out learning opportunities for yourself and your staff.
• Support AMC’s mission of conservation through kitchen operations, sourcing of ingredients and the stories that exist around your menu.
• Work closely with the Food and Beverage Manager at AMC’s Highland Center in Crawford Notch to coordinate educational opportunities, coordinate menus and broader sustainability efforts.  
• Travel occasionally to other AMC facilities for continuing education, cross training and support.
• Other duties as assigned. This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.

What we’re looking for:

• Four years of culinary experience in a commercial food service operation with supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to be a team player within a detail-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with the White Mountain National Forest and enthusiasm for AMC programs and mission is a plus but not required.
• A Servesafe Food Manager certification is a plus.
• Candidate must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and evenings on a routine basis.
• Physical abilities: Ability to stand, sit, walk and lift up to 60 pounds from waist to head high or from floor to waist high is required. Job is performed in a standard commercial kitchen with only occasional exposure to hazardous cleaning products.

Compensation and benefits:  

• Salary Range: $45,000 - $50,000 
• Group Health Plan: 73.2% employer paid    
• Optional Vision Insurance 
• Optional Dental Insurance 
• Group Life Insurance: 100% employer paid    
• Long Term Disability Insurance: 100% employer paid   
• Matching 403(b): 4% with vesting schedule 
• Vacation: 4 weeks accrued each year to start 
• Holidays: Up to 10 paid holidays per year 
• Free use of AMC Destinations 
• Free annual AMC membership 
• Prodeals discounts on equipment and gear 

To Apply:   

Please include a resume and cover letter. No phone calls please.  
  

AMC welcomes all qualified candidates to apply and we invite the full participation of all individuals currently underrepresented in the outdoor community. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals from racially and/or ethnically diverse communities, individuals with disabilities, individuals from LGBTQ+ communities, and individuals who experience intersectionality with one or more of these identities. 

 Staff will be required to show proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. The AMC will consider an exemption from the vaccine requirement if they are unable to get vaccinated due to a qualifying medical disability or a sincerely held religious objection. An accommodation or exemption from the vaccine requirement will be considered if one is available that would not pose a direct threat to others in the workplace and would not create an undue hardship for the organization.  

The Appalachian Mountain Club has zero tolerance for child abuse or placing children in danger. The AMC requires all employees who work in a program or facility which serves children, disabled persons, or the elderly to have a criminal background record check performed on their name annually with employment contingent upon satisfactory results.