Cook

YMCA of the North; Ely (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of the North is seeking a Cook for Camp Widjiwagan in Ely, Minnesota. The role supports camp operations starting in January 2027, focusing on quality food service in a rustic, mission-driven summer camp setting.

The ideal candidate is 18+, with ServSafe and YMCA First Aid/CPR certifications. Full-time schedule with competitive compensation and benefits varies by status.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Minimum 1 year of food preparation experience.
• Ability to obtain Food Safe Certification.
• Completion of YMCA First Aid and CPR certification upon hire.
• Knowledge of kitchen operating procedures and food handling.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability and desire to work with camp staff and youth.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy and nutritious meals for participants.
• Participate in planning menus to meet nutrition needs.
• Maintain clean and safe kitchen areas and related facilities.
• Assist with purchasing and inventory of food supplies.
• Provide work direction to kitchen staff and dishwashers as needed.
• Practice personal hygiene and cleanliness in handling food.

Skills

Food preparation

Interpersonal communication

Food Safe Certification

Teamwork & supervision

ServSafe certification

Education

Nutrition education/training

Job description

• Location 3788 North Arm Rd,Ely, MN, 55731,United States
• Job Category Camp, Food Service
• Employee Type Non Exempt Full-Time

Contact information

• Name Kevin Mike
• Phone [phone]

Description

Cook | Camp Widjiwagan in Ely, MN | $17.00 per hour | Full-Time
At a glance:Camp Widjiwagan located in Ely, Minnesota, is seeking a Cook to support our camp operations starting in January 2027. This role plays a key part in delivering quality food service within a rustic, mission-driven summer camp environment. The ideal candidate must be at least 18 years old and obtain a ServSafe certification.
Schedule:

• Full-Time
  

Pay:
The salary for this position starts at $17.00 hourly. We take into consideration an individual’s background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of other benefits and earned time off that vary depending on part-time or full-time status.
1. Job Summary:The Cook prepares healthy and nutritious meals for participants. The incumbent maintains appropriate health standards and adequate food supply levels. The incumbent may provide work direction to kitchen staff and dishwashers as needed.
2. Essential Functions:

• Prepares healthy and nutritious meals for participants and groups.
• Participates in the planning of menus which meet necessary nutrition and dietary needs.
• Maintains clean and safe kitchen work areas, stockroom, freezer, refrigerator, dining room, dish room and loading dock in accordance with State of Minnesota health regulations.
• Assists with the purchasing and inventory of food supplies as needed.
• Provides work direction to kitchen staff and dishwashers as needed.
• Practices personal hygiene and cleanliness in handling food.
  

3. Relationships:This position reports to the Food Service Manager or Executive Director or Program Director depending on location. The incumbent regularly interacts with participants, general public, staff, and volunteers. The incumbent provides work direction to kitchen staff and dishwashers, as needed.
4. Qualifications:Required:

• Minimum age of 18.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in food preparation.
• Process or ability to obtain Food Safe Certification by the county Public Health Department.
• Upon hire, completion of YMCA provided First Aid and CPR certification.
• Knowledge of kitchen operating procedures and food handling and storage.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability and desire to work with camp staff and other young people.

Preferred:

• Education/training in nutrition.
• Dedication to the philosophy and mission of the YMCA programs.

5. Work Conditions:

• Requires lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Requires ability to safely operate all necessary kitchen equipment and cleaning supplies. (The incumbent utilizes equipment which can be potentially dangerous to include knives, ovens, meat slicers, mixers, broilers, and cleaning chemicals).
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
  

6. Additional Notes:This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is responsible for taking direction from the Camp, Program or Executive Director or their representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for camp and Association success.