Food Services

The Food Service Team Member is a key part of the camp experience, ensuring campers and staff enjoy nutritious, delicious meals in a safe, clean environment. This role requires teamwork, efficiency, and a commitment to health and safety standards while creating meals that fuel happy campers. Our food service team members serve as seasonal team members May - August between 20-39hrs a week Sunday-Friday.

Key Responsibilities:

Meal Preparation and Service:

• Assist in preparing and serving meals according to the camp’s menu and dietary requirements.
• Ensure meals are appealing, nutritious, and served on time for large groups.

Team Collaboration:

• Work closely with other kitchen staff in a fast-paced environment to maintain an efficient workflow.
• Communicate effectively to meet meal schedules and adapt to changing needs.

Health and Safety Compliance:

• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines, including proper storage, handling, and cleaning procedures.
• Ensure the kitchen and dining areas are clean and well-maintained at all times.

Camper and Staff Experience:

• Create a positive dining environment focused on camper happiness and satisfaction.
• Accommodate special dietary needs or allergies with care and professionalism.

Kitchen Maintenance:

• Participate in dishwashing, cleaning, and other maintenance tasks to keep the kitchen running smoothly.
• Monitor and report inventory needs for food and kitchen supplies.

Qualifications:

• Required:
  
  • Experience in food preparation, catering, or a similar role.
  • Knowledge of food safety standards and best practices.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Preferred:
  
  • Experience working in a camp, school, or other group dining setting.
  • Familiarity with special dietary requirements (e.g., allergies, vegetarian, gluten-free).
• Key Traits:
  
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Positive attitude and commitment to creating a welcoming dining experience.
  • Ability to adapt to dynamic situations and handle high-pressure moments with grace.

Perks of Joining the Team:

• Be part of a fun, mission-driven camp community.
• Meals provided during camp sessions.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the camper experience.
• YMCA membership and program discounts

Ready to join a team that fuels the fun at camp? Apply now and bring your energy and skills to our dynamic kitchen!

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.