POSITION SUMMARY:
Manages food service operations at overnight camp. Provides direction and guidance to food service staff.
GENERAL WORK SCHEDULE:
This is a residential position where food and lodging are provided during hours of work. The work week follows the camper session which begins each Sunday and ends on Friday with a 24 hour break in-between. Dates of employment include a week of training starting June 14, 2026, and concludes on August 15, 2026.
BENEFITS:
Complimentary YMCA Buffalo Niagara Membership, discounted program fees, paid sick leave, training and leadership development opportunities, and an outstanding work environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Plan and implement the menu and food preparation plan. Prepare meals as per the schedule.
- Provide excellent customer service to all groups, campers, and staff.
- Maintain a clean kitchen, including the cooler, freezer, and storeroom.
- Place orders and maintain the inventory of all food and food related supplies within the assigned expense budget.
- Follow and enforce department protocol to clean and disinfect commonly used surfaces. Ensure PPE compliance.
- Train and supervise all food service staff.
- Notify sales representatives and the program director of food shortages, spoilage, or damage in deliveries.
- Complete all paperwork accurately and efficiently.
- Ensure that all food service staff maintain cleanliness standards. Send staff to the health director immediately if symptoms of illness are present.
- Maintain a clean and neat appearance while on duty.
- Understand and implement NYS Department of Health and ACA standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 19 years of age.
- Must have considerable work experience as a cook, preferably in a supervisory role.
- Must have valid Servsafe certification.
- Have the desire and the ability to work around children in a fast-paced recreational environment.
- Abe to read, write, understand, and communicate directions.
- Able to respond to emergency situations.
- Understanding of NYS Department of Health regulations related to food service.
- Have good judgement with the ability to identify problems and find acceptable solutions.
Hourly pay rate: $16.50