Camp Cook

YMCA of Southern Arizona • Oracle, AZ

20h • Onsite

About The Position

CAMP COOK JOB DESCRIPTION: Camp Cook positions are open at this beautiful 300-acre camp in Oracle, Arizona, just north of Tucson. On-campus housing is available, if desired, which includes utilities (optional). This position supports the work of the YMCA of Southern Arizona, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities, at the Triangle YMCA Ranch Camp and Retreat Center. The Cook is responsible for providing high quality food, dining, and cleaning/ sanitation services for the Triangle Y Ranch Camp & Retreat Center within budgeted guidelines. This position will be involved with many tasks that go into the well-being of the staff and campers while adhering to safety systems and processes. Anticipated Start Date: May 18th, 2026 Anticipated End Date: July 18th, 2026 Site Location: Triangle Y Ranch Camp & Retreat Center 34434 S. Y Camp Road; BOX 350 Oracle, AZ 85623

Requirements

• At Least 18 years of age.
• Posses an Arizona Food Handler Certificate
• Current CPR, AED, & First Aid certifications or completion within thirty days of hire.
• Current Arizona fingerprint clearance card
• Completion of YMCA online training upon date of hire and periodically thereafter.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least six months of relevant experience working with large group cafeteria and/or family-style service.
• Excellent Customer service skills.
• Display a positive attitude toward children, families, and staff with a willingness to help other and demonstrate good communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary degree or culinary professional training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes activities of food preparation, kitchen organization, pantry restocking, dish washing, and equipment sanitation.
• Models excellent customer service to provide a welcoming environment for all staff, members, and guests by following customer service best practices.
• Effectively engages with diverse groups of people with different abilities and backgrounds.
• Assists in planning menus and snacks, preparing and apportioning foods, and utilizing food surpluses and leftovers.
• Assists with the maintenance and cleaning of kitchen, dining, and stockroom areas and equipment to ensure a healthy and safe environment.
• Performs opening, set-up, closing, tear-down, and side work of necessary equipment.
• Assists in ensuring specified number of servings to be made from any vegetable, fruit, protein, grain, beverage, and dessert to control portion costs.
• Operate industrial kitchen equipment.
• Acts to maintain safety, cleanliness, and organization throughout the facility with priority to assigned area.
• Knowledgeable and adept about the rules and guidelines for food handling.
• Empty and clean trash receptacles.
• Clean iced tea, coffee, and milkshake machines.
• Rotate dishes to reduce wear and tear on resources.
• Clean up spills and broken glassware immediately.
• Report all sanitation or janitorial issues to appropriate party.
• Maintain professional manner and appearance.
• Ensures the safety and well-being of consumers by maintaining professional boundaries, completing required abuse risk management training, following procedures for high-risk activities and supervision, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations, and adhering to mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Attends all relevant training meetings and training events.
• Follows all YMCA procedures, policies, guidelines, and protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership for employee, one additional adult and all the employee's dependents under age 24, living in the household
• 12% Employer funded retirement plan (once eligible)
• 50% off YMCA of Southern Arizona programs (including swim lessons, personal training packages, camp registrations, sports leagues, child care, and more!)
• One (1) hour of sick time accrued for every 30 hours worked (can use up to 40 hours per year)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED