Summer Camp Kitchen Assistant - Flexible Hours + YMCA Perks

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Dingmans Ferry (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Flexible schedule

Discounts on child care

Job summary

Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking a Summer Camp Kitchen Assistant in Dingmans Ferry, PA. This part-time seasonal role supports daily kitchen operations, food prep, and dining room upkeep within the camp program.

The position offers hands-on experience in a non-profit setting and opportunities to develop leadership and teamwork skills. You will assist in meal preparation, maintain cleanliness, and help with food packing for campouts.

Qualifications

• Exhibit strong leadership skills and passion for member service.
• Enjoys working with children of all ages.
• Desire and ability to learn tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation as directed by the Food Service Director.
• Mix juice or drink mix for each meal.
• Ensure milk machine is full and operating.
• Clean spillage in kitchen and dining room.
• Prepare and pack food for overnight campouts and cookouts.
• Wash dishes, glasses, and silverware in industrial dishwasher.
• Wash pots and pans by hand as needed.
• Keep dishwasher area clean and safe.
• Store all food safely and prep for next meal.
• Take out trash from kitchen and dining room.
• Sweep and mop kitchen and dining room.
• Assist in packing bulk food deliveries.
• Help in any kitchen or dining area as requested.
• Assist in all camp clean-up on last day.

Skills

Leadership skills

Member service

Ability to learn

Enjoys children

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year kitchen/culinary experience

Job description

Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking a Summer Camp Kitchen Assistant in Dingmans Ferry, PA. This part-time seasonal role supports daily kitchen operations, food prep, and dining room upkeep within the camp program.

The position offers hands-on experience in a non-profit setting and opportunities to develop leadership and teamwork skills. You will assist in meal preparation, maintain cleanliness, and help with food packing for campouts.