Description
Posting Closes: When position is filled.
Job Title: Kitchen Manager - Eclipse Drum and Bugle Corps
Job Type: Part-Time
Location: Midwest, USA
Salary Range: $8.00 - $11.00
Reports To: Tour Director - Eclipse Drum and Bugle Corps
Path/Level:
B5
Responsibilities:
- Oversee all kitchen operations and food service logistics for the program throughout the competitive season
- Plan, prepare, and serve nutritious, high-volume meals to support the physical demands of corps members and staff
- Manage food inventory, ordering, and supply chain to ensure consistent availability of ingredients and supplies
- Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards in compliance with health regulations
- Lead, train, and coordinate kitchen volunteers and support staff during rehearsals and tour
- Manage kitchen budget, track expenses, and minimize food waste
- Adapt meal planning and preparation to accommodate dietary restrictions, allergies, and nutritional needs
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in kitchen management, food service, or culinary operations
- Strong knowledge of high-volume meal preparation and institutional cooking
- Food handler certification or ServSafe certification preferred
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to lead and motivate a team of volunteers and staff
- Flexibility to travel and work extended hours during the drum corps competitive season
- Passion for the marching arts and commitment to supporting performing athletes
- High School diploma/GED
- Pass a background check (driving position will require a MV check)
Additional Details:
- Flexible schedule allowed
- Overtime and weekend work will be required in the summer.
- Work will be done in varying conditions.
- The position requires weekend of availability between November - May.
- June - August requires multiple weeks or sequential days of availability.
Compensation and Benefits
- Bi-weekly pay at agreed upon rate
- Organization bonus (depending, in part, on organization, program, and individual performance).
- 401k with matching.
- Four meals a day during rehearsal weekends and summer tour
- Housing during rehearsal weekends and summer tour
- Travel provided during summer tour