Food Service Staff- Cook

Description

• The Food Service Staff member is responsible for all meals served and the equipment and facilities used in the food service process. The position will have a direct impact on the quality stay for all guests of camp. YMCA Camp Copneconic will have a satisfied and growing participant base, quality programs and services, sound financial position and a positive community image.
• Executes cooking of food, food preparations, stockroom management, cleaning of kitchen facility, equipment and general cleaning of dining facilities.
• Implementation of all food service functions at camp, which may include food cooking, food prep and cleaning of kitchen facilities, equipment and utensils.
• Monitor all necessary food and cooking supplies.
• May set up dining hall for special events.
• Manage camp resources (as related to food services), proactively working toward a consistent focus, enhancement and quality food and meals to support the mission of the YMCA.
• Cleaning of kitchen, serving, and dining areas.
• Adhere to all safety standards dictated by the American Camping Association and the licensing standards of the State of Michigan.

Requirements

• Work effectively under stress
• Work under specific instructions
• Make decisions and judgments
• Work well with people
• Maintain pleasant attitude, inspire, unite, lead other staff members
• Speak clearly
• Speak fluent English
• Read & write English
• Bend/stoop/twist
• Effectively scan using peripheral vision
• Push/pull
• Climb/balance on ladders
• Use cleaning chemicals
• Lift over 50lbs
• See clearly
• Work in air-conditioned area
• Work in non-air conditioned area
• Work outdoors with pollens
• Work in sunlight
• Work in high humidity
• Work in areas with noise level over 50 decibels
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions.