Chef I- Crooked Creek Ranch

Young Life; Fraser (CO); On-site; USD 20,664 - 21,848; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Young Life is seeking a Food Service staff member at Crooked Creek Ranch in Colorado. The role focuses on providing excellent hospitality, managing food production, and supporting volunteers while fostering relationships that reflect Christian values.

Applicants should have some culinary training or college experience, with a passion for ministry and the ability to communicate professionally. This position offers a starting pay of $15-$15.86 an hour, along with a potential housing stipend.

Qualifications

• Experience in the food service industry preferred.
• Demonstrate professionalism in communication with guests and staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily food production tasks including cooking and cleaning.
• Build relationships with guests and staff to foster community.
• Support Food Service volunteers in their roles.

Skills

Understanding of Young Life ministry

Professionalism in communication

Ability to prioritize tasks

ServSafe certification

Education

One year of college or culinary training

Job description

Because of Young Life’s exclusive Christian purposes of evangelism and discipleship as set forth in its Articles of Incorporation and in these Bylaws, and to reflect what has always been and will continue to be the position of Young Life, specifically the Christian belief that each and every employee and volunteer of the corporation should minister as a servant of God with the primary responsibility of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ and, as such, is an integral part of the Christian mission and ministry of the corporation, Young Life shall only employ individuals or enlist volunteer leaders who: (a) profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord; and (b) subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith. Therefore, employees and volunteers of Young Life, during working and nonworking hours, shall: (i) be ready, willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization; (ii) refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life, and (iii) abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including, without limitation, those related to religious belief or ministry activities.

All camps share a common purpose: creating an environment where Young Life staff bring Christ to life by creatively presenting the complete gospel of Jesus Christ. Speaking clearly from the Scriptures, camp speakers introduce kids to the person of Christ, the nature of humanity, the work of Christ on the cross, the hope of the resurrection and the opportunity for reconciliation with God.

Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith. We recommend you read this statement before applying for any position.

Essential Duties

Spiritual Formation

• Participate in opportunities for growing deeper in your relationship with Jesus.
• With direction from supervisor, develop an annual personal spiritual growth plan.
• Participate in a culture where the spiritual formation of Food Service volunteers is both a priority and responsibility.

Attentive Hospitality

• Demonstrate a posture of service that anticipates guest needs and responds with professionalism through intentional decisions and systems.
• Participate in planning, developing and evaluating the menu with Young Life Food Service Standards in mind.
• Develop a recognition and action plan for guest needs/requests in order to partner with our guests; meeting their needs and supporting an environment where guests are heard.

Interpersonal Relationships

• Build relationships that reflect the character of God with guests, staff, vendors and neighbors to foster healthy community.
• Participate in interdepartmental staff relationship by engaging in partnerships throughout the property.

Comprehensive Stewardship

• Manage with integrity the finances, people, buildings and equipment that have been entrusted to our ministry through Food Services.
• Develop and equip interns and volunteers to participate in comprehensive stewardship of the Food Services Department.
• Support an environment where Food Service volunteers feel valued both as contributors and as people.

Talent Development

• Demonstrate a desire to grow through engagement in the Individual Development Plan process and participation in training and development opportunities.

Embracing Excellence

• Execute daily responsibilities with attention to the standards and metrics required for excellent camp operations.
• Develop a commitment to uphold the Young Life Food Service Standards as listed in the Food Service Manual.

Training Expectations

• Must become ServeSafe certified within 6 months of employment.

Camp or Job Specific Working Conditions

• This role lives in, and is responsible for all aspects of typical food production: cleaning, fixing and troubleshooting equipment, prep work, shift leadership, cooking meals and other tasks normal to a food service environment. This consumes 95% of time and seasonally will require 100% of available hours.
• May be required to lift materials weighing 60 pounds waist high.
• May be exposed to cleaning chemicals when following proper cleaning methods.
• For camp specific, if applicable, see attached document.

Education

• One year of college completed and/or one year professional culinary training preferred.

Qualifications And Experience Required

• Experience in the food service industry preferred.
• Demonstrate understanding of Young Life ministry, strategy, and mission.
• Experience in organizing and prioritizing tasks.
• Demonstrate professionalism in written and verbal communication with guests, vendors and staff.

Notes

Young Life is a relational ministry. Staff must be able to convey a sense of Christ-like hospitality and concern for guests and staff. Responding to the unexpected needs of a guest in a prompt and professional manner is important. All staff members are expected to represent Young Life positively and professionally within the community and be able to work with and minister to the volunteer high school and college-age young people who attend our camp.

Job Specific Working Conditions

• The anticipated pay range for this position is $15-$15.86.
• In addition to COLA, this position is currently eligible for a monthly housing stipend.

Crooked Creek Ranch is located in Colorado where you enjoy Rocky Mountain living near the resort town of Winter Park. The community has a small-town feel with plenty of opportunity for local involvement. The Crooked Creek team is looking for high capacity and fun-seeking ministers of the gospel who are looking to serve on a camp staff. As a staff at Crooked Creek Ranch we prioritize professional, personal and spiritual development for all team members. We seek to develop a team that is shaped by the Word and is growing towards their fullest ministry potential.