Cook for retreats and summer camps in the Colorado mountains near Pikes Peak

Cathedral Ridge is the Episcopal camp and retreat center for Colorado, set in the mountains outside Woodland Park. We provide a sanctuary and a stimulating environment where people connect meaningfully and are transformed through relationship with God and one another. Guests range from a dozen people on a quiet retreat weekend to a full summer camp in July, and the kitchen is where they feel our hospitality most.

We are looking for a hands-on Head Chef who loves cooking for groups, keeps a clean and safe kitchen, and can adapt when numbers and needs change at short notice.

What you'll do

• Plan menus with the Director: simple, healthy, buffet-style food that suits the group and the season

• Cook and serve every meal on the schedule, on time, with consistent quality for 12 guests or a full camp

• Shop for the food and supplies each group needs, within the food budget, balancing waste against running short

• Honor every documented allergy and dietary need, from the shopping list to the serving line

• Keep the kitchen, storage and dining hall clean, organized and inspection-ready, meeting health code and licensing requirements

• Lead and train the kitchen team on shift, much of it seasonal and student help

• Code and submit receipts promptly, and flag equipment or supply needs early

• Meet weekly with the Director to plan the week ahead; guest counts and special requests come through the Director

The year at a glance

• February to May: weekend retreats and some midweek groups

• June to July: weekday family camps and youth camps, our busiest season

• August to November: weekend retreats and conference groups

• December to January: closed or very light; deep cleaning, equipment servicing and planning

What we're looking for

• Experience cooking for groups: camp, retreat center, school, restaurant or another high-volume kitchen

• Food safety manager certification (ServSafe or equivalent), or able to obtain it within 90 days of hire

• Working knowledge of health code and safe food handling in a commercial kitchen

• Confidence cooking around allergies and dietary restrictions

• Comfortable directing a small team

• Valid driver's license for shopping runs, and able to drive safely in mountain weather

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods

• Preferred: camp, retreat or ministry hospitality experience; buying food to a budget; inventory and food cost tracking

Pay and benefits

• $22.00 per hour, full time, year-round, hourly (non-exempt)

• Overtime paid under Colorado law

• Medical and dental insurance, and a pension

• Meals in the dining hall when food is available

• On-site housing may be available

• Schedule includes weekends and longer hours during the summer camp season

• A background check is required