Sous Chef - Camp Barney Medintz
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Marcus Jewish Community Center Of Atl
Atlanta, GA, US
Summary
The Sous Chef will oversee the preparation and presentation of meals while ensuring compliance with kosher dietary laws. They will also support the Executive Chef in maintaining kitchen operations and productivity across all stations.
Job Description
Sous Chef (Seasonal Summer Camp – Kosher Kitchen)
Camp Barney Medintz – Cleveland, GA (Open to Candidates Nationwide)
May 14 – August 7, 2026
Camp Barney Medintz is hiring a Seasonal Sous Chef to support our Executive Chef in a high-volume kosher kitchen. This is a hands-on role with primary responsibility for dinner service, desserts, milk line, and snacks, while helping ensure the entire kitchen runs smoothly.
If you’re organized, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple stations in a fast-paced environment, this is a great opportunity to step into a leadership role for the summer.
Job Type
Seasonal (Full-Time, Summer) May 14 – August 7, 2026
Pay & Benefits
- Competitive salary (based on experience)
- Free housing, meals, and full room & board
- Unique, team-oriented summer camp environment
Key Responsibilities
- Lead preparation and service for dinner, desserts, milk line, and snacks
- Ensure all food meets kosher standards and quality expectations
- Follow and adjust production charts to maintain proper quantities and minimize waste
- Support breakfast and lunch operations as needed
- Help manage kitchen workflow and keep team members on task
- Maintain organization across all stations, including coolers (FIFO stock rotation)
- Assist with receiving, checking in, and storing deliveries
- Collaborate with Executive Chef and kitchen team (including international staff)
- Maintain a clean, safe, and health code-compliant kitchen
Qualifications
- Experience as a Sous Chef or Kitchen Supervisor in a high-volume kitchen
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Ability to manage multiple stations and shifting priorities
- Team leadership skills with a hands-on approach
- Experience with inventory organization and stock rotation (FIFO)
- Culinary training or equivalent professional experience
- Ability to work long, active hours, including weekends
Preferred Experience
- Summer camp, catering, or institutional dining
- Special diets (allergies, gluten-free, vegetarian/vegan)
- Experience working with diverse or international staff
Schedule
- Full-time seasonal role (May–August)
- Includes weekends and extended 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