Cook (Camp St. Croix)

YMCA of the North; Hudson (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits and earned time off

Job summary

YMCA of the North is seeking a seasonal full-time Camp Cook for Camp St. Croix. You will prepare healthy meals for participants, help plan menus, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen in a rustic camp setting. This role may involve directing kitchen staff and ensuring proper food handling.

Applicants must be 18+, with at least 1 year of cooking experience and the ability to obtain Food Safe certification; YMCA First Aid/CPR will be provided on hire. Benefits and earned time off vary by status.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18.
• Minimum of one year of experience in food preparation.
• Ability to obtain Food Safe Certification.
• Upon hire, completion of YMCA First Aid and CPR certification.
• Knowledge of kitchen operating procedures and food handling.
• Effective interpersonal communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepares healthy and nutritious meals for participants.
• Participates in planning menus meeting dietary needs.
• Maintains clean and safe kitchen areas in accordance with health regulations.
• Assists with purchasing and inventory of food supplies.
• Provides work direction to kitchen staff and dishwashers as needed.
• Practices personal hygiene and cleanliness in handling food.

Skills

Food preparation

ServSafe certification

First Aid/CPR certification

Interpersonal communication

Team leadership

Tools

Food safety procedures

Job description

Cook | Camp St. Croix | $17.00 per hour | Seasonal Full-Time

At a Glance: Camp St. Croix is seeking a seasonal full-time Camp Cook to support our camp operations. This role plays a key part in delivering quality food service within a rustic, mission-driven summer camp environment. The ideal candidate must be 18 years or older and must obtain a ServSafe certification. Pay: The salary for this position is $17.00 hourly. We take into consideration an individuals 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.

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.

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.

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.

Qualifications

• Required:
• Minimum age of 18Minimum of one (1) year of experience in food preparationProcess 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 storageEffective interpersonal communication skillsAbility 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.

Work Conditions

Requires lifting up to 50 poundsRequires 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

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.