Cook
About The Position
Resident Camp Cooks assist the Food Services Director in all camp food services for camp staff and guests. They’ll lead shifts and work alongside the kitchen team to prepare and serve meals, as well as take part in dishwashing and maintaining overall cleanliness of the kitchen. Our kitchen staff take part in trainings with other members of the program teams and will get training in their department and their specific kitchen position. This is a crucial role in providing delicious and healthy camp meals in a highly organized manner. All members of the kitchen team will be supervised by the Food Services Director and perform other duties as assigned. To learn more about working with Camp & Outdoor Leadership at the Y, please visit us online at www.campingandoutdoorleadership.org.
Requirements
- 18 years of age or older.
- 1 year or more related experience or training preferred.
- Current Washington State Food Handlers Card.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Six months or more related experience or training preferred.
- Ability to understand and communicate basic directions verbally in English.
- At hire, or at earliest possible training.
- Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Current state-approved first aid certification.
- Current state-approved CPR certification.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
- Ability to speak any language in addition to English.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates knowledge about food safety and follows all food and safety regulations.
- Prepares and serves food to guests and staff.
- Transports food and supplies as needed.
- Ensures proper rotation of food and supplies.
- Maintains temperature logs.
- Maintains high standards of cleanliness.
- Maintains security of kitchen.
- Reports the need for any equipment repair to the Food Services Director.
- Relates to county health officials, food suppliers, guests, and staff in a positive and productive manner.
- May supervise food service personnel as directed during Food Services Director's absence.
- Attends kitchen staff meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Individual membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
- Free access to mental health resources
- Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire
- Full-time employees qualify for a 50% discount, and part-time employees qualify for a 25% discount, on eligible Childcare Services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
