Camp Cook - Summer 2025

CAMP COOK JOB DESCRIPTION:

Camp Cook positions are open at this beautiful 300-acre camp in Oracle, Arizona, just north of Tucson. FREE On-campus housing is available, if desired, which includes utilities (optional). This position supports the work of the YMCA of Southern Arizona, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities, at the Triangle YMCA Ranch Camp and Retreat Center. The Cook is responsible for providing high quality food, dining, and cleaning/ sanitation services for the Triangle Y Ranch Camp & Retreat Center within budgeted guidelines. This position will be involved with many tasks that go into the well-being of the staff and campers while adhering to safety systems and processes.

Anticipated Start Date: May 26th, 2025

Anticipated End Date: July 19th, 2025

Site Location: 
    Triangle Y Ranch Camp & Retreat Center
    34434 S. Y Camp Road
    BOX 350
    Oracle, AZ 85623

RESPONSIBILITIES OF A CAMP COOK:

• Completes activities of food preparation, kitchen organization, pantry restocking, dish washing, and equipment sanitation.
• Models excellent customer service to provide a welcoming environment for all staff, members, and guests by following customer service best practices.
• Effectively engages with diverse groups of people with different abilities and backgrounds.
• Assists in planning menus and snacks, preparing and apportioning foods, and utilizing food surpluses and leftovers.
• Assists with the maintenance and cleaning of kitchen, dining, and stockroom areas and equipment to ensure a healthy and safe environment.
• Performs opening, set-up, closing, tear-down, and side work of necessary equipment.
• Assists in ensuring specified number of servings to be made from any vegetable, fruit, protein, grain, beverage, and dessert to control portion costs.
• Operate industrial kitchen equipment.
• Acts to maintain safety, cleanliness, and organization throughout the facility with priority to assigned area.
• Knowledgeable and adept about the rules and guidelines for food handling.
• Empty and clean trash receptacles.
• Clean iced tea, coffee, and milkshake machines.
• Rotate dishes to reduce wear and tear on resources.
• Clean up spills and broken glassware immediately.
• Report all sanitation or janitorial issues to appropriate party.
• Maintain professional manner and appearance.
• Attends all relevant training meetings and training events.
• Follows all YMCA procedures, policies, guidelines, and protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

*This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS OF A KITCHEN ASSISTANT:

• At Least 18 years of age.
• Possess a Pima or Pinal County Food Handler Certificate
• Current CPR, AED, & First Aid certifications or completion within thirty days of hire.
• Completion of YMCA online training within 7 days.
• High school diploma or GED required. Culinary degree or culinary professional training preferred.
• At least six months of relevant experience working with large group cafeteria and/or family-style service.
• Excellent Customer service skills.
• Display a positive attitude toward children, families, and staff with a willingness to help other and demonstrate good communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

PART-TIME BENEFITS:

• Free YMCA membership for employee, one additional adult and all the employee's dependents under age 24, living in the household
• 12% Employer funded retirement plan (once eligible)
• 50% off YMCA of Southern Arizona programs (including swim lessons, personal training packages, camp registrations, sports leagues, and more!)
• One (1) hour of sick time accrued for every 30 hours worked (can use up to 40 hours per year)

OUR YMCA CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.