Summary of the Position Responsibilities:

• Provide nutritious meals and exemplary customer service for the clients at the camp.
• Assist in developing cost effective and creative menus.
• Prepare meals in accordance with the menu.
• Act as a resource and provide leadership to all Kitchen Assistants.
• Stock and keep track of all inventories and safely store food away from dust, cleaning supplies, etc.
• Ensure awareness and compliance of Policies and Procedures.
• Attend various trainings to provide excellent work practices and quality of food.
• Ensure the kitchen and food supply areas are maintained above the expectations of local, county and state health boards.
• Recommend equipment and supplies for order to the Food Services Manager or Camp Executive Director.
• Provide a safe and sanitary workplace for all staff.
• Ensure all meals are served on time and at the appropriate temperature.

Minimum Requirement:

• Minimum of three years of experience in food services industry.
• Knowledge of current health and safety laws and practices.
• Knowledge of standards of food preparation and serving, storage of food, and kitchen procedures.
• Knowledge of food service sanitation.
• Knowledge of and experience in preparation of special dietary foods including vegetarian food.
• Excellent Customer Service skills and ability to demonstrate enthusiasm and continually serve with a friendly attitude.
• Prior experience in organized conference or institutionalized food service is desired.
• SafeServe certification desired / or ability to obtain within one month of employment.
• Certification in First Aid is desired.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Flexible schedule is required.

Physical Demand: Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions in a wide variety of outdoor and indoor locations.

• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds including unloading food, supplies, and equipment as needed.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards of the site and facilities and camper and staff behavior.
• Physical ability to operate kitchen equipment according to safe, recommended methods.
• Physical mobility and endurance to perform tasks while standing/walking for long periods of time (60 minutes or more).
• Ability to provide first aid and to assist campers and staff in an emergency.
• Ability to determine cleanliness of dishes, food surfaces, and kitchen area.
• Ability to assess condition of food.

Work schedule: Mid April – October 2023. Days and Times vary depending on the groups.

• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on the Y’s business, in accordance with applicable laws.