Part-Time - Prep Cook- SMR (2026)

YMCA of the Rockies; Colorado; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of the Rockies in Snow Mountain Ranch is seeking a Part Time Prep Cook. The role requires handling food preparation, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with health regulations.

It operates under supervision from the Executive Sous Chef and the Sous Chef, with duties tied to a specific work area. The position emphasizes accurate requisitions, portion control, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of principles of quantity food preparation, portion control and meal service.
• Ability to follow menus and to adjust recipes to apply to quantity cooking.
• Effectively coordinate with the Executive Sous Chef to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Serv Safe Certification or program completion within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares requisitions for food and supplies on a daily basis, checking inventories and accurate receiving data.
• Ensures food portioning is controlled by monitoring food distribution.
• Inspects and reports any faulty equipment to senior personnel.
• Be fluent in written and oral English.
• Maintain a hygienic, neat, clean, professional appearance and presentation at all times.
• Be timely and dependable for scheduled shifts.
• Be able to work eight-hour shifts on concrete floors and lift 40 pounds up to 36-inch-high tables.
• Have basic food preparation and sanitation knowledge.
• Direct aspects of food production during shift, such as storage, preparation, cleaning, portion control, inventory and record keeping while ensuring culinary excellence at all times.
• Execute prep to the specification of Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef.
• Have ownership of produced food preparation, facility cleanliness, and working relationship with employees.
• Understand cleanliness and sanitation protocol as directed by the YMCA of the Rockies and the Colorado Department of Health.

Skills

Food preparation

Portion control

Menu following

Education

Serv Safe Certification

Job description

Job Title: Part Time Prep Cook Status: Non-Exempt

Employee Classification: Year-Round Revision Date: 10/2025

Reports to: Executive Sous Chef Location: SMR

Leadership Level: Leader

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the YMCA of the Rockies, Snow Mountain Ranch, which operates a mission-based family and group conference and retreat center, and residential camp, serving more than 50,000 guests annually. Part Time Prep Cook is designated to a specific work area and is responsible and accountable for complete food preparation in the area. General supervision and direction are received from Executive Sous Chef and Sous Chef. Part Time Prep Cook is primarily responsible for food preparation, kitchen cleanliness and reassuring kitchen supply is maintained. Part Time Prep Cook is also responsible for compliance with federal, state, and county health regulations.

OUR MISSION AND CULTURE:

We firmly believe in our mission of putting Christian principles 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 to all people and to making a difference in the lives of our members, guests and staff. The work each staff member does matters. We count on our staff to provide extraordinary mission-based experiences for our guests and for each other.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares requisitions for food and supplies on a daily basis, checking inventories and accurate receiving data.
• Ensures food portioning is controlled by monitoring food distribution.
• Inspects and reports any faulty equipment to senior personnel
• Be fluent in written and oral English.
• Maintain a hygienic, neat, clean, professional appearance and presentation at all times.
• Be timely and dependable for scheduled shifts.
• Be able to work eight-hour shifts on concrete floors and lift 40 pounds up to 36-inch-high tables.
• Have basic food preparation and sanitation knowledge.
• Have operational knowledge of a wide variety of food service equipment, including, but not limited to, computers, dish machine, broiler, steamer, ovens, slicer, tilt skillet, etc.
• Direct aspects of food production during shift, such as storage, preparation, cleaning, portion control, inventory and record keeping while ensuring culinary excellence at all times.
• Execute prep to the specification of Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef.
• Have ownership of produced food preparation, facility cleanliness, and working relationship with employees.
• Understand cleanliness and sanitation protocol as directed by the YMCA of the Rockies and the Colorado Department of Health.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good knowledge of principles of quantity food preparation, portion control and meal service
• Ability to follow menus and to adjust recipes to apply to quantity cooking.
• Effectively coordinate with the Executive Sous Chef to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Serv Safe Certification or program completion within 3 months of hire.

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 and demonstrate excellent customer service skills; for example, friendly, personable, helpful, patient, and professional.
• Support the YMCA of the Rockies 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 others in a diverse community.
• Attend required abuse risk management training and report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and antiracism is required.
• Must meet acceptable criminal background check standards.
• All other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Working in a kitchen environment
• Standing for long periods of time
• Carrying large objects, stooping, kneeling and bending
• Working outside in all weather
• Various levels of noise; from none to very loud equipment or music
• Working with a diverse staff

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, or qualifications associated with the job.