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Lives and works onsite at camp to provide meals that meet the Y-USA Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Standards. Provide leadership, support, and instruction to kitchen staff including volunteers. Represents the YMCA and self in a professional manner of safety and fun.
Job Responsibility
Lives and works onsite at camp to provide meals that meet the Y-USA Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Standards
Provide leadership, support, and instruction to kitchen staff including volunteers
Represents the YMCA and self in a professional manner of safety and fun
Promote a positive environment that fosters fun, safety and meaningful experiences for campers
Develops and orders all kitchen supplies and food
Direct the preparation of all snacks and meals
Oversees the cleaning and organization of the kitchen and food supply
Meets USDA nutrition guidelines and Y-USA Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Standards (HEPA)
Ensures that all meals and snacks are served at the scheduled time, hot and fresh
Cleans and organizes the kitchen, dining hall, and cabin each week on Friday, ensuring areas are ready for weekend rentals
Recognize individual and group situations and effectively resolve conflicts based on camp values and procedures
Maintain open communication and proactively work to build strong relationships with Co-leaders & Leadership staff
Assume other responsibilities as mutually agreed upon with a supervisor
Provide supervision and direction to youth volunteers during all times they are in the kitchen
Requirements
Minimum 21 years of age
Six months or more of related experience preferred
Preferred: Experience in child Leadership and/or related activities experience
Positive attitude and previous experience with children and diverse populations
Knowledge and skills in meal preparation for 150 people plus
Preferred: Knowledge and skills in camper and peer leadership, group and interpersonal dynamics, child behavior and typical camp activities
CPR, First Aid, AED certifications, online trainings and Child Abuse prevention training prior to start of camp season
Required participation in staff training
Nice to have
Experience in child Leadership and/or related activities experience
Knowledge and skills in camper and peer leadership, group and interpersonal dynamics, child behavior and typical camp activities