Cook (Camp St. Croix)

DeKalb Health; New Jersey; On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Benefits

Job summary

Camp St. Croix is seeking a seasonal full-time Cook to prepare healthy meals for participants at the camp. The role requires attention to nutrition, safety, and inventory, with supervision of kitchen staff as needed.

Requirements include being 18+, at least 1 year in food prep, and ServSafe certification. The position offers varied benefits and time off based on status as a seasonal full-time role.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18
• At least 1 year in food preparation
• Must obtain Food Safe Certification by county health dept.
• Complete YMCA-provided First Aid and CPR upon hire
• Knowledge of kitchen procedures and food handling
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Able to work with camp staff and youth

Responsibilities

• Prepares healthy and nutritious meals for participants and groups.
• Plans menus to meet nutrition and dietary needs.
• Maintains clean, safe kitchen areas and related spaces per health regs.
• Assists with purchasing and inventory of food supplies.
• Provides work direction to kitchen staff and dishwashers.
• Maintains personal hygiene and safe food handling practices.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

First Aid/CPR

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Education

ServSafe certification

YMCA First Aid/CPR

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Inventory management

Job description

• Location 532 County Rd. F,Hudson, WI, 54016,United States
• Job Category Camp, Food Service, Full-Time
• Employee Type Non Exempt Full-Time

Contact information

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 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.