Cook

Join the YMCA of Greater Seattle as a Cook at Camp Orkila on the beautiful San Juan Islands.


Camp Description

At YMCA Camp Orkila, kids experience more than a week at camp. They step into an unforgettable island adventure where friendships come naturally, confidence grows through challenge, and every camper becomes part of a community built on discovery, belonging, and care.

Job Description

Resident Camp Cooks assist the Food Services Director in all camp food services for camp staff and guests. Our camp kitchen staff take part in trainings with other members of the program teams and will receive training in their department and their specific kitchen position. They’ll work alongside the full-time kitchen team to help with food prep, dishwashing, and maintaining overall cleanliness of the kitchen. This crucial role provides delicious and healthy camp meals in a highly organized manner. All members of the kitchen team will be supervised by the Food Services Director and perform other duties as assigned.


To learn more about working with Camp & Outdoor Leadership at the Y, please visit us online at


What you'll get from working at the Y:


Individual membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
Free access to mental health resources
Rapidly accuring paid time off (PTO)
Full-time employees qualify for a 50% discount, and part-time employees qualify for a 25% discount, on eligible Childcare Services
*Some benefits only available to full-time staff


Hiring Range: $22.00 - $24.20 / hourResponsibilities


What you'll be doing as Cook:


Demonstrate knowledge about food safety and follow all food and safety regulations.
Prepare and serve food to guests and staff.
Transport food and supplies as needed.
Ensure proper rotation of food and supplies.
Maintain temperature logs.
Maintain high standards of cleanliness.
Maintain security of kitchen.
Report the need for any equipment repair to the Food Services Director.
Relate to county health officials, food suppliers, guests, and staff in a positive and productive manner.
May supervise food service personnel as directed during Food Services Director's absence.
Attend kitchen staff meetings.
Other duties as assigned.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Work Environment
This job operates in a commercial kitchen at a seasonal residential camp.


Physical Demands


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift products and supplies, up to 50 pounds.


Position Type / Expected Hours of Work
This is a part-time, shift position. Shifts vary depending on group needs. Working nights and weekend shifts may be required.


Travel
All travel required for work will be done by YMCA Authorized Drivers.


Code of Conduct for Applicants

Qualifications

You are 18 years of age or older and have:


Current Washington State Food Handlers Card.*
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to understand and communicate basic directions verbally in English.
* At hire or at earliest possible training.


Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.


Preferred Education and Experience:


High School Diploma or equivalent.
Current state-approved First Aid certification.*
Current state-approved CPR certification.*
Six months or more related experience or training.
Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
Ability to speak any language in addition to English.
MISSION STATEMENT
Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.


OUR VALUES


Respect
Responsibility
Honesty
Caring
Passion for Excellence
YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.


All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system.