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Big Top Tour Head Cook 
About the Organization Circus Smirkus is a nonprofit arts and education organization based in Greensboro, Vermont. Our mission is to promote the skills, culture and traditions of the traveling circus, and to inspire youth to engage in life-changing adventures in the circus arts.  
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  
Description

TITLE: TOUR HEAD COOK

Department: Tour

Staffing Classification: Seasonal

Reports To: Tour General Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Date Approved:

Signature:

JOB SUMMARY:

Will be responsible for providing nutritious, tasty, filling, and economical meals for Troupers and staff (75 - 100 people) during the rehearsal period and while out on tour. Oversees cook staff.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(Majority of duties, but not meant to be all-inclusive nor prevent other duties from being assigned as necessary.)

  • Evaluate kitchen, food preparation equipment, and any other food related touring needs for the coming year, and plan for equipment purchases and repairs prior to start of tour.
  • Establish contact with food distributors and work with Tour Operations & Concessions Manager and/or Business Manager to arrange payment methods. Order food and supplies and arrange for setup drop off points along tour route.
  • Work with Tour General Manager and Tour Operations & Concessions Manager to keep food and kitchen purchases within budget.
  • Work with Tour General Manager to determine kitchen movement schedule, weekly menus, scheduling of meals to coordinate with Trouper and various staff departmental schedules.
  • Assist Tour General Manager in hiring of cook crew. Train and organize cook crew prior to start of tour. Establish work schedule for cook crew along with rotating days off. Oversee cook crew performance throughout the tour. Maintain positive cook crew morale. Provide written evaluations for crew at end of the tour.
  • Responsible for set-up and tear-down of kitchen facility, dining area and dish washing station. Rig all for safe transport.
  • Prepare menus for all meals to meet all dietary restrictions and special needs with the assistance of the Tour Administrative Manager, Head Trouper Counselor and Tour General Manager.
  • Adhere to all State and Local Board of Health Standards and codes for proper food handling, serving and storing. Be available to meet with inspectors as needed.
  • Oversee preparation of three meals per day, morning and afternoon snacks and late night meals associated with tent setup and takedowns.
  • Coordinate with Tour General Manager and Head Trouper Counselor any meals for crew and cast on days of travel.
  • Maintain a clean safe kitchen, dining and service area. Provide an attractive presentation for all meals.
  • Assist in the set-up and tear down of back lot at the discretion of the Tour General Manager. Duties may include but are not limited to: Setting and leveling bunkhouses, running hoses and electrical cords, setting up dishwashing station, setting up picnic tables and dining tent
  • Drive company vehicle.
  • Other duties as assigned.
 
Position Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience of food preparation and serving, storage of food and dishwashing procedures is preferred.
  • Experience adapting menus and preparing food to accommodate special dietary and health needs.
  • Knowledge and training in food service health and safety (ServeSafe).

WORKING CONDITIONS:
(Typical working conditions associated with this type of work and environmental hazards, if any, that may be encountered in performing the duties of this position.)

  • Internal: Work is normally conducted in a kitchen environment.
  • External: Work requires travel throughout Vermont and surrounding states in preparation for and while on summer tour.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(The physical effort generally associated with this position.)

Work involves standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, stooping, and other physical activities consistent with setting up heavy equipment. Work may include lifting, carrying, or moving objects and equipment weighing over 50 pounds.

SUPERVISION:

Supervision is received from the Tour General Manager.

PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is an approximately three-month seasonal position June - August.

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To be considered for this position, please contact tour@smirkus.org.
Interested parties please include:


CIRCUS SMIRKUS – A PROMISE OF INCLUSION

Circus Smirkus celebrates all types of peoples, cultures, and skills to showcase the multifaceted triumph of human abilities, particularly among our youth population. Joining Circus Smirkus – as a participant, an employee, a volunteer, or an audience member – means you belong. And to all who join, Smirkus asks for you to embrace our values and to help us create joy and magic for everyone who encounters a Smirkus program. We commit to providing everyone equal opportunity to shine— both in and out of the ring.

http://www.smirkus.org

Revised 2/9/22

 

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