Food Service - Staff (2026)

YMCA of the Rockies; Estes Park (CO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, CO seeks a friendly Food Service Worker to provide guests with a positive dining experience. Staff rotate daily through duties, from food prep to service.

Join a mission-driven team at two centers near Rocky Mountain National Park; evenings, weekends, and holidays required; start and end dates are flexible. This role supports a welcoming, family-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills and a friendly, professional demeanor are required.
• Ability to communicate in English and follow instructions accurately.
• Familiarity with sanitation standards and safe food handling is expected.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive and professional attitude toward guests and staff.
• Maintain sanitary work and dining areas, which exceed state health standards.
• Operate commercial food service equipment (i.e. dishwasher, slicer, mixer).
• Assist with meal preparation.
• Keep service lines clean and fully stocked with food and supplies (plates, cups, etc.).
• Clean dining tables.
• Wash dishes.
• Vacuum carpets, sweep and mop floors.
• Clean bathrooms.
• Able to stand for eight hours on concrete floors.
• Lift 35 pounds up to 36 inches off the ground.
• Able to understand instructions in English.

Skills

Customer service

English speaking

Sanitation standards

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Two Centers. One Mission.

YMCA of the Rockies is the largest YMCA camp and conference center in the world, operating two globally known centers in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Both centers operate 365 days a year.

• Estes Park Center - Bordered on three sides by Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park Center offers 800 acres of scenic views, family activities, and wildlife viewing on the eastern slope of the Continental Divide; serving as the gateway to the Rocky Mountains for over 115 years.


• Snow Mountain Ranch - Stunningly spread out over 5,100 acres of rolling meadows, aspens, and spruce forest, Snow Mountain Ranch offers unique experiences for all ages and for all seasons. Located between Rocky Mountain National Park and several world-renowned ski resorts, Snow Mountain Ranch is the perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts.


• Camp Chief Ouray - A premiere overnight camp for kids, Camp Chief Ouray (CCO) offers a classic summer camp for kids from all over the country. CCO is located on the property of Snow Mountain Ranch and their season operates between May - September.

If selected for an interview, please let us know your preferred location and available start and end dates.

• We offer a variety of work agreements.


• Please note that preferences are not guaranteed, but we will try our best to accommodate them. Applicants are placed on a first-come, first-serve basis; start and end date availability are subject to change during the hiring process.

Position Summary:

The Food Service Worker is responsible for providing guests with a positive dining experience. Employees rotate daily through a variety of specific duties as described below.

Our Mission and Culture:

We believe in our mission of putting Christian principles; Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Faith (Faith in what you believe and value); into practice through programs, staff and facilities in an environment that builds healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the Rockies staff are key players in helping cultivate an environment of healthy living, youth development, and community impact on our breathtaking properties outside Rocky Mountain National Park. This is a place where nature inspires and staff lead with heart. We are committed to being welcoming toall people and to making a difference in the lives of our members, guests and staff. The work each staff member contributes is instrumental to providing extraordinary mission-based experiences for our guests and for each other.

Qualifications

Essential Functions:

• Maintain a positive and professional attitude toward guests and staff


• Maintain sanitary work and dining areas, which exceed state health standards


• Operate commercial food service equipment (i.e. dishwasher, slicer, and mixer)


• Assist with meal preparation.


• Keep service lines clean and fully stocked with food and supplies (plates, cups, etc.)


• Clean dining tables


• Wash dishes


• Vacuum carpets, sweep and mop floors


• Clean bathrooms


• Able to stand for eight hours on concrete floors


• Lift 35 pounds up to 36\" off the ground


• Able to understand instructions in English

Requirements/ Qualifications:

• Check and sell meal guest tickets at the \"check stand\"


• Operate cash register and balance cash box


• All other duties as assigned

General YMCA of the Rockies Requirements:

• Uphold and reflect the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Faith in all functions


• Uphold the YMCA of the Rockies Mission, policies, and programs


• Possess excellent customer service skills; for example, friendly, personable, helpful, patient, and professional


• Support the Association safety program. Promote safe work practices and a safe environment for guests, members, and staff


• Promote a cooperative, positive, and flexible atmosphere while working with with others in a diverse environment


• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays


• Must meet acceptable criminal background check standards

Note: Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.