Camp Assistant Cook-YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir

Treasure Valley Family YMCA; Cascade (ID); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Treasure Valley Family YMCA in Cascade, Idaho, seeks a Camp Assistant Cook for the ACA-accredited YMCA Camp Horsethief Reservoir. The role supports the Head Cook in kitchen and dining operations, with a focus on safety, food quality, and teamwork during a dynamic summer season.

The position is seasonal full-time, requiring on-site living during program times and a flexible schedule from April through November.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience cooking and serving over 100 meals per day.
• Ability to live on site during scheduled program times.
• Successful experience in food service management and customer service.
• 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.

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.
• Resolve camper and parent concerns and issues.
• Work closely with all kitchen staff to ensure everyone understands and follows all kitchen and dining facility operating practices.
• Support Head Cook in all functions of kitchen and dining facility operations, including meal planning, food prep, cooking, food storage, cleaning and disinfecting.
• Enforce health standards, cleaning and record keeping practices that meet local and state Food Laws and Sanitation codes and requirements.

Skills

Food service

Customer service

Job description

• Other Compensation $165-$175 daily rate
• Job Category Camp
• Employee Type Seasonal (Camp Exempt)

Contact information

• Phone [phone] ext. 857

Description

At the Y, we believe children discover themselves through interactions with others and having the freedom to explore. YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir immerses children in a community where making friends is natural, exploring new interests is encouraged, and discovering inner strength is guaranteed. YMCA Camp teaches self-reliance, instills a love for nature and the outdoors, and builds character and leadership—all amidst the fun of campfires, canoeing, archery, friends, zip-lining, paddleboarding, mentorships, ropes course, and so much more. YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir is positively the best way to change a child’s life.

Our YMCA Camp Horsethief Reservoir is ACA-Accredited. This means that the American Camping Association, the only national accrediting body for camps of all types, has ensured that the YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir meets the accreditation standards for health, safety and risk management. ACA accreditation provides public evidence of a camp’s commitment to the well-being of campers and staff.

The Camp Assistant Cook position is responsible for assisting Head Cook in kitchen and dining facility operations.

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.
• Resolve camper and parent concerns and issues.
• Work closely with all kitchen staff to ensure everyone understands and follows all kitchen and dining facility operating practices.
• Support Head Cook in all functions of kitchen and dining facility operations, including meal planning, food prep, cooking, food storage, cleaning and disinfecting.
• Enforce health standards, cleaning and record keeping practices that meet local and state Food Laws and Sanitation codes and requirements.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience cooking and serving over 100 meals per day.
• Ability to live on site during scheduled program times.
• Successful experience in food service management and customer service.
• 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.

REQUIRED LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:

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

Schedule:

This is a seasonal full-time position. Must have flexible schedule during summer camp operations, April 1st - November 1st.

Typical camp schedule will be Sunday - Friday. Occasional weekends will be required in the Spring, Summer, and Fall. All camp staff receives 24-hour time off period every 7 days. 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.