Timber Wolf Lake - Chef II

CPY0001 Young Life Incorporated; Caldwell Township (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Life Incorporated is seeking a Food Service professional to lead and support camp operations in Michigan. The role involves directing menu development, supervising staff and volunteers, and ensuring hospitality aligns with Young Life standards.

The position emphasizes training, cost awareness, and ministry understanding, with a focus on serving guests, vendors, and staff in a faith-based camp environment.

Qualifications

• Work experience in the food service industry preferred.
• Experience in training and leading teams preferred.
• Demonstrate understanding of Young Life ministry, strategy and mission.
• Experience in organizing and prioritizing tasks.
• Experience in managing the administrative aspects of the Food Service department.
• Demonstrate professionalism in written and verbal communication with guests, vendors and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support the Food Service Manager in planning, developing and evaluating menus per Young Life standards.
• Recognize and prepare for guest needs/requests to partner with groups.
• Demonstrate hospitality and professionalism in guest interactions.
• Foster staff development and participate in comprehensive stewardship of the Food Services department.
• Lead or participate in food cost tracking and awareness of costs on camp fees and budget.
• Value volunteers and create an environment where they are appreciated.

Skills

Food service industry experience

Team training and leadership

Understanding of Young Life ministry

Task organization and prioritization

Administrative food service management

Professional communication

Education

Some college education or culinary institute preferred

Job description

Because of Young Life’s exclusive Christian purposes of evangelism and discipleship as set forth in its Articles of Incorporation and in these Bylaws, and to reflect what has always been and will continue to be the position of Young Life, specifically the Christian belief that each and every employee and volunteer of the corporation should minister as a servant of God with the primary responsibility of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ and, as such, is an integral part of the Christian mission and ministry of the corporation, Young Life shall only employ individuals or enlist volunteer leaders who: (a) profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord; and (b) subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith. Therefore, employees and volunteers of Young Life, during working and nonworking hours, shall: (i) be ready, willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization; (ii) refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life, and (iii) abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including, without limitation, those related to religious belief or ministry activities.

Spiritual Formation

• Intentionally provide opportunities for staff to grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus.
• Participate in opportunities for growing deeper in your relationship with Jesus.
• With direction from supervisor, develop an annual personal spiritual growth plan.
• Foster and engage in a culture where the spiritual formation of Food Service volunteers is both a priority and responsibility for all members of the ice department.

Attentive Hospitality

• Equip servant leaders who anticipate and respond to the needs of our guests, staff and vendors, through Christ-like service.
• Demonstrate a posture of service that anticipates guest needs and responds with professionalism through intentional decisions and systems.
• Support the Food Service Manager in directing the planning, developing and evaluation of the menu development according to the Young Life Food Service standards.
• Recognize and prepare for guest needs/requests in order to partner with our groups; meeting their needs and developing an environment where guests are heard.

Interpersonal Relationships

• Build relationships that reflect the character of God with guests, staff, vendors and neighbors to foster healthy community.
• Recognize the importance of their interpersonal relationships with guests, staff, vendors and neighbors and promote a healthy community.
• Support interdepartmental staff relationships by fostering partnerships throughout the property.

Comprehensive Stewardship

• Manage with integrity the finances, people, buildings and equipment that have been entrusted to our ministry through Food Services.
• Develop and equip staff to participate in comprehensive stewardship of the Food Services Department.
• Support systems for inventory control over food, equipment and other budgeted items.
• Participate and possibly lead the Food Services team in food cost tracking procedures and awareness of food costs impact on camp fees and property budget.
• Foster an environment where volunteers feel valued both as contributors and as people.
• Support and engage in the hiring of quality candidates for intern positions.

Talent Development

• Demonstrate a desire to grow through engagement in the Individual Development Plan process and participation in training and development opportunities.
• Intentionally pursue opportunities for personal growth and development.
• Participate in training of volunteers, work crew, summer staff, and camp staff with vision towards creating a pipeline for the mission.

Embracing Excellence

• Help lead department staff and participate in the execution of daily responsibilities with attention to the standards and metrics required for excellent camp operations.
• Demonstrate a commitment to uphold the Young Life Food Service Standards found in the Food Service Manual.

Training Expectations

• Must obtain ServeSafe Certification within 6 months unless already certified

Job Specific Working Conditions

• May be required to lift materials weighing 60 pounds waist high.
• May be exposed to cleaning chemicals when training staff in the proper cleaning methods.
• May involve both administrative work as well as an active role in the kitchen.
• For camp specific, if applicable, see attached document

Education

• Some college education preferred or experience from a professional culinary institute preferred.

Qualifications and Experience Required For The Job

• Work experience in the food service industry preferred
• Experience in training and leading teams preferred
• Demonstrate understanding of Young Life ministry, strategy and mission
• Experience in organizing and prioritizing tasks
• Experience in managing the administrative aspects of the Food Service department.
• Demonstrate professionalism in written and verbal communication with guests, vendors and staff

Notes

Young Life is a relational ministry. Staff must be able to convey a sense of Christ-like hospitality and concern for guests and staff. Responding to the unexpected needs of a guest in a prompt and professional manner is important. All staff members are expected to represent Young Life positively and professionally within the community and be able to work with and minister to the volunteer high school and college-age young people who attend our camp.

The anticipated salary rate for this position can range from $33,650.00 - $42,125.00 depending on relevant experience and education, working location, and scheduled weekly hours.

Young Life camps facilitate leader-centered ministry in the lives of kids and provide extraordinary environments where kids can encounter Jesus and grow in their faith. The entire Young Life camping experience is a strategy for supporting the mission, vision, values and methods of ministry that we uphold.