Overnight Camp - Kitchen Aide

YMCA Buffalo Niagara•Gainesville, NY

14d•Onsite

About The Position

YMCA Buffalo Niagara operates two premier summer overnight camps in Western New York. YMCA Camp Kenan (CampKenan.com) overlooks beautiful Lake Ontario on 50 acres near Barker, NY. YMCA Camp Weona (CampWeona.com) is nestled among 800 acres of hills and forests in Gainesville, NY. When applying for this job, you will be asked to select the overnight camp location you would prefer to work at. Camp activities include swimming, archery, low & high ropes challenges, climbing wall, gaga ball, arts & crafts, nature, science, and more. The Y is looking for talented individuals with a passion for the YMCA’s mission and cause, an understanding of YMCA programs and services, and whose everyday values reflect the core YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. YMCA Buffalo Niagara is an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion. POSITION SUMMARY: Assists with meal set-up and food preparation. Performs cleaning duties. GENERAL WORK SCHEDULE: This is a residential position where food and lodging are provided during hours of work. The work week follows the camper session which begins each Sunday and ends on Friday with a 24 hour break in-between. Dates of employment include a week of training starting June 14, 2026, and concludes on August 15, 2026. BENEFITS: Complimentary YMCA Buffalo Niagara Membership, discounted program fees, paid sick leave, training and leadership development opportunities, and an outstanding work environment.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old.
Have the desire and ability to work around children in a fast paced, recreational environment.
Able to read, write, understand, and communicate directions.
Must be dependable and reliable.

Responsibilities

Assist with meal set-up, including dishes, utensils, and beverages.
Assist with food preparation.
Refill platters and pitchers during meals, clean up spills, assist campers.
Perform various cleaning duties, including washing dishes, pots and pans, and utensils. Clean and sanitize all surfaces, sweep floors, mop floors, empty trash, and clean trash cans.
Put away dishes, utensils, pots/pans in a neat and organized manner.
Follow and enforce department protocol to clean and disinfect commonly used surfaces. Ensure PPE compliance.
Maintain a safe and clean kitchen, including cooler, freezer, and storeroom.
Maintain a clean and neat appearance while on duty.
Understand and follow all NYS Department of Health and ACA standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.