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• Location 3606 North Arm Rd, Ely, MN, 55731, United States

• Job Category Food Service

• Employee Type Short-Term

Contact information

• Name Kelsey Wood

• Email [email protected]

Description

Camp du Nord located in Ely, MN is seeking a Camp Cook to support our camp operations. This role plays a key part in delivering quality food service within a rustic, mission-driven summer camp environment. The ideal candidate must be at 18 years or older and obtain a ServSafe certification.

The salary for this position starts at $17.00 hourly. We take into consideration an individual’s background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of other benefits and earned time off that vary depending on part-time or full-time status.

1. Job Summary:

The Cook prepares healthy and nutritious meals for participants. The incumbent maintains appropriate health standards and adequate food supply levels. The incumbent may provide work direction to kitchen staff and dishwashers as needed.

1. Essential Functions:

• Prepares healthy and nutritious meals for participants and groups.

• Participates in the planning of menus which meet necessary nutrition and dietary needs.

• Maintains clean and safe kitchen work areas, stockroom, freezer, refrigerator, dining room, dish room and loading dock in accordance with State of Minnesota health regulations.

• Assists with the purchasing and inventory of food supplies as needed.

• Provides work direction to kitchen staff and dishwashers as needed.

• Practices personal hygiene and cleanliness in handling food.

1. Relationships:

This position reports to the Food Service Manager or Executive Director or Program Director depending on location. The incumbent regularly interacts with participants, general public, staff, and volunteers. The incumbent provides work direction to kitchen staff and dishwashers, as needed.

1. Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum age of 18

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in food preparation

• Process or ability to obtain Food Safe Certification by the county Public Health Department.

• Upon hire, completion of YMCA provided First Aid and CPR certification.

• Knowledge of kitchen operating procedures and food handling and storage

• Effective interpersonal communication skills

• Ability and desire to work with camp staff and other young people.

Preferred:

• Education/training in nutrition.

• Dedication to the philosophy and mission of the YMCA programs.

1. Work Conditions:

• Requires lifting up to 50 pounds

• Requires ability to safely operate all necessary kitchen equipment and cleaning supplies. (The incumbent utilizes equipment which can be potentially dangerous to include knives, ovens, meat slicers, mixers, broilers, and cleaning chemicals)

• Ability to stand for long periods of time

1. Additional Notes:

This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is responsible for taking direction from the Camp, Program or Executive Director or their representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for camp and Association success.