Executive Chef – Camp Barney Medintz
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Marcus Jewish Community Center Of Atl
Atlanta, GA, US
Summary
The Executive Chef will oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality kosher meals are prepared and served efficiently. They will manage a diverse culinary team and maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
Job Description
Executive Chef (Seasonal Summer Camp – Kosher Kitchen)
Camp Barney Medintz – Cleveland, GA (Open to Candidates Nationwide)
May 14 – August 8, 2026
Camp Barney Medintz is hiring a Seasonal Executive Chef to lead a high-volume kosher kitchen serving a vibrant summer camp community. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for chefs who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy leading strong, motivated teams.
Job Type
Seasonal (Full-Time, Summer) May 14–August 7
Pay & Benefits
- Competitive salary (based on experience)
- Free housing, meals, and full room & board
- Unique summer camp experience + community atmosphere
Key Responsibilities
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Lead daily kitchen operations: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and desserts
- Ensure all food meets kosher standards and quality expectations
- Supervise and manage culinary team (Sous Chef, specialty roles, international staff)
- Oversee food production, portioning, and service flow to prevent waste/shortages
- Maintain inventory systems and proper stock rotation (FIFO)
- Assist with receiving and organizing deliveries
- Monitor team productivity and adjust staffing as needed
- Ensure a clean, safe, and organized kitchen (health code compliant)
Qualifications
- Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager in a high-volume setting
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent organization and time management
- Ability to adapt quickly and solve problems in real time
- ServSafe Manager Certification
- Willingness to work long, active hours in a seasonal environment
Preferred Experience
- Summer camp, catering, or institutional food service
- Special diets (allergies, gluten-free, vegetarian/vegan)
- Training or mentoring diverse/international staff
Schedule
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Full-time, seasonal (May 14–August 7)
- Includes weekends and long shifts
Work Location
In person – Cleveland, GA
The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) is a secular, pluralistic, non-profit organization that has served the Atlanta community for more than 100 years. The MJCCA has been continually selected as one of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s “Top 100 Workplaces” and is widely regarded as one of the premiere JCCs in the country.
The MJCCA impacts more than 60,000 people annually through a wide variety of innovative programs and vital services, and provides scholarships to those in need and services to those with disabilities to ensure that every member of the community has the opportunity to benefit from our programs. The MJCCA is a place where all are welcome. Everyone – regardless of age, interest, ability, race, or religion – is included and will find their community here.
Founded
1910
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organization Management
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Dunwoody, Ga
The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) is a secular, pluralistic, non-profit organization that has served the Atlanta community for more than 100 years. The MJCCA has been continually selected as one of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s “Top 100 Workplaces” and is widely regarded as one of the premiere JCCs in the country.
The MJCCA impacts more than 60,000 people annually through a wide variety of innovative programs and vital services, and provides scholarships to those in need and services to those with disabilities to ensure that every member of the community has the opportunity to benefit from our programs. The MJCCA is a place where all are welcome. Everyone – regardless of age, interest, ability, race, or religion – is included and will find their community here.
Founded
1910
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organization Management
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Dunwoody, Ga
