Camp Kitchen Staff-YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir

YMCA Camp Kitchen Staff – Summer 2027

Location: YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir | Cascade, Idaho
Season: May 17 – July 31, 2027

Are you passionate about working with youth, exploring the outdoors, and making a lasting difference in the lives of children? Join our team as a Camp Kitchen Staff for the 2027 summer season!

YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir is looking for enthusiastic, responsible, and adventurous individuals who are ready to create unforgettable summer experiences for campers.

Make a Difference at Camp

At the Y, we believe children discover who they are through meaningful relationships, new experiences, and the freedom to explore. YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir provides a welcoming outdoor community where friendships flourish, new interests take shape, and confidence grows.

Through campfires, canoeing, archery, zip-lining, paddleboarding, ropes courses, mentorship, and countless other adventures, campers develop self-reliance, leadership skills, a love of nature, and strong character.

The Camp Kitchen Staff assists the Head Cook and Assistance Cook in providing meals to the camp participants in all aspects of kitchen operations, including but not limited to, food preparation and service, washing dishes, ensuring the facilities and equipment are clean and presentable at all times while adhering to established branch and association leading practices.

Responsibilities:

• Develop intentional relationships with participants, staff and volunteers that result in participants having fun and making new friends.
• Create an environment that fosters safety through the education of participants, volunteers and staff using the Y voice attributes and by role modeling safe behavior.
• Effectively communicate with participants, staff and volunteers using the Y voice attributes and providing feedback when necessary.
• Ensure all kitchen and dining facility operations meet association risk management leading practices.
• Informs supervisor of unusual situations or unresolved issues.
• Assist in all daily operations of the kitchen and dining facility.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 17 years of age, 18 preferred.
• 1 years of food service experience in a camp setting preferred.
• Ability to live on site during scheduled program times.
• Must be able to engage others in conversations and make all people feel welcome.
• Ability to respond calmly and quickly to safety and emergency situations.
• Must have good interpersonal and communications skills and be sensitive, adaptable, professional, and articulate when dealing with others.

 REQUIRED LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:

• ServSafe Food Handlers Certification required within 10 days of hire.

Schedule:

This is a seasonal position from May 17, 2027, to July 31, 2027.  Typical camp schedule for each session will be Sunday - Friday but occasional Saturdays will be required.  All camp staff receives at least 24-hour time off period every 7 days between sessions, as well as scheduled time off each day during sessions. Must be able to live at YMCA camp facilities in Cascade, Idaho during program delivery times.

Welcoming and Inclusion:

At the Y, we welcome everyone whose behavior adheres to our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We advance our cause by building a stronger and more equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential with dignity. The Y is a force for building bridges among all people–regardless of ability, age, birthplace, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, race, or sexual orientation. The Y is for all.

How To Apply:

External candidates must complete an online application.  If you have any questions regarding the position please visit our website at www.ymcatvidaho.org or contact jobs@ymcatvidaho.org. All current YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended. Previous YMCA staff may email their updated resume and cover letter to jobs@ymcatvidaho.org with the name of the job they are applying for in the subject line or apply through their existing UKG account.