Bear Valley Camp Cook

The Camp Cook provides meal preparation (breakfast, lunch and dinner) for 60-90 hungry camp participants. The job requires excellent organizational and people skills. The Cook is a camp leader role that influences the morale, culture and success of camp.

Room and board are included.

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.

• Places food and supply orders.
• Supervise kitchen crew-volunteers
• Supervises the food and supply deliveries.
• Maintains current inventory.
• Responsible for cleanliness of the kitchen, appliances,
• Prepares and serves meals as scheduled.
• Ultimately responsible for cleaning the ovens, stoves, grill, and meal preparation area for assigned meals.
• Ultimately responsible for the kitchen cleanup process for assigned meals.
• Ensures that the kitchen is in tip-top shape, meeting Health Department requirements, at all times.
• Reports maintenance needs to the Property Manager.

• 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED. Culinary training preferred.
• Current food handler's certification
• One to two years’ experience cooking for large dining enterprises, eighty (80) people or more.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet time schedules.
• Good personal hygiene habits.
• Ability to traverse camp properties and other outdoor sites.
• Ability to stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 40-50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision for full-time employees - 60% YMCA covered medical benefits for full-time employees and their families
• Retirement benefits – 10% employer contribution after completion of eligibility requirements
• Employee Assistance Program for all employees that is available to help employees overcome emotional, family, or other personal problems; offers guidance on financial and legal issues; improves health and wellness, and much more. 
• CPR/First Aid Certification provided by YMCA
• Use of YMCA of Superior California Fitness facilities, camps, and rental facilities
• Paid time off benefits for part-time and full-time employees upon completion of eligibility requirements
• Training and staff development for all employees