Camp Cook

Overview

Camp St. Croix in Hudson, WI is hiring for a Summer Camp Cook to work 28 - 36 hours/week. The summer camp season runs May through September, with specific start date TBD depending on candidate availability. The salary for this position starts at $16.75 hourly. The compensation package includes a wide range of other benefits and earned time off that vary depending on part-time or full-time status.

• Prepare healthy and nutritious meals for participants and groups.
• Participate in the planning of menus which meet necessary nutrition and dietary needs.
• Maintain clean and safe kitchen work areas, stockroom, freezer, refrigerator, dining room, dish room and loading dock in accordance with State of Minnesota health regulations.
• Assist with the purchasing and inventory of food supplies as needed.
• Provide work direction to kitchen staff and dishwashers as needed.
• Practice personal hygiene and cleanliness in handling food.

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.

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.

• 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

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.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pledge The YMCA of the North is committed to eliminating disparities and eradicating unjust systems to become a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive organization. Team members and volunteers must exemplify the association’s mission, vision and values of caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility. The YMCA of the North aims to reflect the demographics of the communities served and will continually review policies, procedures and practices in recruitment and selection;

compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; layoffs; terminations; and ongoing development of a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive work environment and culture that promotes equity and respect for the human dignity of all.