Kitchen, Camp YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir

Camp Kitchen Staff

Assists the Head Cook and Assistant Cook in providing meals to the camp participants in all aspects of kitchen operations, including food preparation and service, washing dishes, and ensuring that facilities and equipment remain clean and presentable at all times while adhering to established branch and association leading practices.

• Develop intentional relationships with participants, staff and volunteers that result in participants having fun and making new friends.
• Create an environment that fosters safety through the education of participants, volunteers and staff using the Y voice attributes and by role modeling safe behavior.
• Effectively communicate with participants, staff and volunteers using the Y voice attributes and providing feedback when necessary.
• Ensure all kitchen and dining facility operations meet association risk management leading practices.
• Informs supervisor of unusual situations or unresolved issues.
• Assist in all daily operations of the kitchen and dining facility.

• Must be at least 17 years of age, 18 preferred.
• 1 years of food service experience in a camp setting preferred.
• Ability to live on site during scheduled program times.
• Must be able to engage others in conversations and make all people feel welcome.
• Ability to respond calmly and quickly to safety and emergency situations.
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills and be sensitive, adaptable, professional, and articulate when dealing with others.

This is a seasonal position from May 18, 2026, through August 1, 2026
. Typical camp schedule for each session will be Sunday - Friday but occasional Saturdays will be required. All camp staff receives at least 24-hour time off period every 7 days between sessions, as well as scheduled time off each day during sessions. Must be able to live at YMCA camp facilities in Cascade, Idaho during program delivery times.

At the Y, we welcome everyone whose behavior adheres to our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We advance our cause by building a stronger and more equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential with dignity. The Y is a force for building bridges among all people–regardless of ability, age, birthplace, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, race, or sexual orientation.

The Y is for all.

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