POSITION SUMMARY : This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

The Cook is responsible for prepping, preparing, and serving well-rounded meals each day at camp, ensuring the kitchen and dining hall is clean and organized, communicating with the Program Director on meals, directing kitchen assistants, planning and prepping meals for those with dietary restrictions, and other duties as required.

Essential Functions : Follow instructions from supervisors.Prep / cook mealsClean / Sanitize Kitchen area.Take InventoryStock deliveries YMCA Competencies (Leader) : Mission Advancement : Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values.

Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.

Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.

Supports fund-raising.Collaboration : Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.

Builds rapport and relates well to others.

Seeks first to understand the other persons point of view, and remains calm inchallenging situations.

Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.

Takes initiative to assist in developing others.Operational Effectiveness : Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.

Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings.

Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately.

Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high- value experience for members.Personal Growth : Pursues self-development that enhances job performance.

Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships.

Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Qualifications : Must be able to work well with othersHave a good attitudeBe flexibleFollow Instruction from supervisors Physical Demands : Must be able to be on your feet up a minimum of 1 hour continuouslyMust be able to lift up to 40 poundsMust be able to clean areas using cleaning solutions and personal protective equipmentMaintain a Safeserv certificate if needed.

While this job description covers a wide range of duties, other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by the supervisor or Executive Director.

Last updated : 2024-04-29