Seasonal Part-Time Cook

YMCA Camp Tecumseh•Brookston, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service department is responsible for providing meals for campers and staff, preparing meals for special diets, ordering food and cleaning/organizing kitchen and appliances. In addition to this, cooks are also responsible for general cleaning and maintaining meal records. A primary function of this and every other job at Camp Tecumseh is to ensure that each member, guest, and visitor receives the highest caliber of service.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age
Must be able to pass routine and regular criminal background checks as a requirement of continued employment
Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to meet the minimum requirements of insurance carrier at all times
Must have strong communication skills which includes speaking, reading, and writing to collaborate with team members as well as patrons of the camp
Must be a dependable self-starter that meets strict timelines, has attention to detail, and strong organizational skills
Must be able to work a non-traditional office schedule, work weekends, events, holidays, etc.
Follow all rules and guidelines set forth in the Camp Tecumseh YMCA Staff Handbook

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma
Minimum two years of successful experience in food service
Experience preparing and serving over 300 meals per day
Experience managing kitchen staff of all ages and abilities

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of food service
Plan meals for up to 300 people per meal in advance
Maintain the kitchen using the food service standards of the American Camp Association (ACA) and the Indiana State Department of Health as guidelines
Work with Serve Safe Food Inspectors to ensure legal compliance
Responsible for rotating stock when new orders are checked in
Check in all food/supply orders
Prepares all meals on time as scheduled or assigned by the Director
Knowledge of food allergies and food related diseases, and the ingredients that may cause the allergy/disease
Be willing and prepared to meet special food requirements and allergies, for both campers and staff; ex: gluten free and vegetarian diets
Ability to track nutritional facts on spreadsheet for each and every meal
Sanitize kitchen surfaces regularly throughout the day
Wash hands frequently while working in the kitchen and in accordance with department of health regulations
Report any accidents or injuries to directors
Assist in weekly deep cleaning of specific areas in the kitchen ex: floors, vent hoods, etc.
All other duties as assigned
Often serves as front line management for support staff in the kitchen area.