What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Chef position at YMCA?
This is a seasonal position during Camp for 12.5 weeks in June to August; weekly range for this position is $1200-1400.
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the supervision and support of the Operations Director, the Camp Fuller Head Chef will support the nutrition and dietary needs of the camp community. They will be responsible for supporting and ensuring that campers and staff are fed appropriately, with food of a strong nutritional value, in a clean workspace to fuel the energy needed for a positive camp experience for our campers and staff.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- A desire to have a positive impact on the life of the youth and other staff at camp
- Experience in working in a commercial kitchen preferred but not required
- Ability to lift 30 lbs or willingness to ask for help if not
- Ability to move around camp quickly enough to keep campers safe
- Strong comprehension and critical thinking skills to be able to respond to challenges and emergencies effectively
- Willingness to express challenges or struggles so they can be addressed by Camp Leadership
EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Must be able to communicate in English. Does not need to be fluent but must be able to understand needs of youth when expressed and understand safety requirements
CERTIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Must hold a Serve Safe certification
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Camp is a rustic, outdoor setting. Must be able to live in a rustic cabin, most without electricity, and living with youth. Camp does have communal spaces for electronics charging, Wi-Fi access, and break spaces. Camp is also on a salt water pond.
TIME OFF
Fuller food service staff work in a shift structure but if they are on camp, they could be called to support in an emergency at any time. If not living on camp, time off would be worked out with Operations Director
If living on camp, it is a 24 hour a day job. The following is the time off structure :
24 hour Day off every week
6 hour Night off every week
Additional Breaks will be offered as available during the day
Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability requires. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
