Fellow - Food Services

YMCA OF THE ROCKIES•Granby, CO

22d•$16 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Our Food Service Fellowship is meant to nurture raw skills and develop those skills to be taken into professional word. A personalized plan will be developed to identify focal areas for your program. This involves working closely with the Food Service Director, Executive Chef, and Sous Chef to learn culinary techniques, team management, menu building, stocking, product turnover, pricing and ordering within the Food & Beverage industry. Rocky Mountain Living Package: On-site lodging in dormitory-style housing All meals provided Access to private skiing, biking, and hiking trails Ski passes to nearby resorts Golf passes to nearby courses Free or discounted gear rentals for outdoor adventures Living and working with staff from all over the world Fellowship Perks: Accrued Paid Sick Days Benefits eligible after waiting period A tailored program with guidance and mentorship with experts across all fields of the non-profit and hospitality industries Professional development through the YMCA of the Rockies Executive Leadership Team Completion of Y-USA Leader certification program Eligible for YMCA Retirement Fund after two years: YMCA of the Rockies contributes 12% of gross pay to the fund at no cost and without any matching requirement. About Us: YMCA of the Rockies operates two globally known family resorts, conference centers, and residential camps next to Rocky Mountain National Park. Serving more than 225,000 guests each year, both the Estes Park Center and Snow Mountain Ranch offer an unforgettable experience for guests, staff, and donors. Snow Mountain Ranch is located on 5,100 acres of scenic mountain terrain and includes three hotels, private cabins, camp grounds, two yurt villages, summer camp at Camp Chief Ouray, world class Nordic skiing, hiking, biking, and programs, and much more. OUR MISSION AND CULTURE: We firmly believe in our mission of putting Christian principles into practice through programs, staff, and facilities in an environment that builds a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. We are committed to being welcoming to all people and to making a difference in the lives of our members, guests, and staff. We count on our staff to provide extraordinary mission-based experiences for our guests and each other.

Requirements

SERV Safe Certification or program completion within 3 months of hire.
Have operational knowledge of a wide variety of F.S. equipment including, computers, dish machine, broiler, steamer, ovens, slicer, tilt skillet, etc.
Ability/qualifications to work in other kitchen areas as needed.
Be fluent in written and oral English.
Admirable time management and organizational skills.
Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Uphold and reflect the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Faith in all functions
Uphold the YMCA of the Rockies Mission, policies, and programs
Bilingual preferred
Possess and demonstrate excellent customer service skills; for example, friendly, personable, helpful, patient, and professional.
Support the Association safety program.
Promote safe work practices and a safe environment for guests, members, and staff
Promote a cooperative, positive, and flexible atmosphere while working with others in a diverse community
Must meet acceptable criminal background check standards.
Support the Association’s commitment to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and antiracist organization.
All other duties as assigned.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

Fellowship will consist of some or all of the following rotations; Conference/Wedding catering, CCO operations, large scale buffet style in our Commons dining hall, quick service in our Buckboard Grill, FOH operations of all previously stated outlets.
Understand to the full operation of each rotation in your fellowship program by the conclusion of the specified timeframe.
Work closely with the outlet chef/manager to develop tools such as menus, schedules, orders, inventory sheets, etc. Understand how and why these tools are developed.
Direct aspects of food production during shift, such as ordering, storage, preparation, cleaning, portion control, inventory and record keeping while ensuring culinary excellence at all times.
Execute planned meals to the specification of the Food Service Director and Executive Chef.
Plan delicious and nutritious meals to ensure the best utilization of the facilities and staff to meet customer needs.
Maintain a hygienic, neat, clean, professional appearance and presentation at all times.
Work holidays, weekends, and morning or evening shifts.
Be timely and dependable for scheduled shifts.
Basic food preparation and sanitation knowledge.

Benefits

Rocky Mountain Living Package: On-site lodging in dormitory-style housing All meals provided Access to private skiing, biking, and hiking trails Ski passes to nearby resorts Golf passes to nearby courses Free or discounted gear rentals for outdoor adventures Living and working with staff from all over the world
Fellowship Perks: Accrued Paid Sick Days Benefits eligible after waiting period A tailored program with guidance and mentorship with experts across all fields of the non-profit and hospitality industries Professional development through the YMCA of the Rockies Executive Leadership Team Completion of Y-USA Leader certification program Eligible for YMCA Retirement Fund after two years: YMCA of the Rockies contributes 12% of gross pay to the fund at no cost and without any matching requirement.

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