Applicants who apply and complete New Staff Orientation will receive a $100 hiring incentive.

The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region is looking for Summer Staff for our resident camp at Camp Shady Brook. Do you have a passion for working with children? Do you love the outdoors? Are you an outgoing individual who enjoys having fun? Join our team of dedicated professionals in the beautiful Rocky Mountains for an experience of a lifetime this summer. Camp Shady Brook, a branch of the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region, is a residential camp located about 70 minutes northwest of Colorado Springs.

Camp Shady Brook is looking for a Kitchen Assistant who will enthusiastically represent the YMCA by displaying a positive attitude, maintaining a high level of energy, and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job through the four-character values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. The Kitchen Assistant plans, leads, and assists YMCA Camp Shady Brook’s Food Service operation so that campers and groups receive satisfying meals which coincide with YMCA’s nutritional guidelines for healthy living. All summer positions will be from May 28th - August 4th with room and board.

"To protect our community, all staff are required to be fully vaccinated and up-to-date (boosted) against COVID-19"

KITCHEN ASSISTANT REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma preferred
• At least 2 years' experience in a catering or food service setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• ServSafe Certified; if not certified, must obtain certification.
• Passionate belief in the cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all people, and finding ways to help and support our neighbors.
• Understanding of the nature and purpose of the YMCA and the respective roles of volunteers and staff.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others.
• Ability to foster a collaborative team approach to solving challenging situations.

KITCHEN ASSISTANT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help develop and implement menus that are in line with nutritional guidelines for healthy living.
• Help estimate needs, maintain an inventory, order, receive and store foodstuffs and supplies
• Provide and instill in staff the need for exemplary service to all participants and respond to participants' needs in a timely and polite manner.
• Work with individual participants in accommodating any special dietary needs.
• Work cooperatively with all program staff, and directors to best meet the needs of all staff and participants.
• Function as a general cook for meals and special events.
• Implement the quality control program that provides all groups with the highest quality of meal service within the allocated budget.
• Provide food and supplies for summer camp meals out of the dining hall (campouts/outpost programs).
• Support the health and safety of the food service operation including, but not limited to compliance with all Health Department and American Camp Association requirements; daily cleanliness of kitchen and dining hall, including storage areas and refrigeration units; food preparation and handling procedures; address safety concerns directly or with support from the Food Service Director.
• Record Keeping: Maintain all past menus, temperature readings, and any other records required; provide all necessary paperwork for any government food/milk programs.

PART-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• Free Family Membership
• Program discounts:
  • 50% off – Personal Training, Private Swim Lessons, Resident Camp
  • 100% off – Before & After School Care; Day Camp; Swim Lessons; Sports, Enrichment and Ignite/Small Group training
• Generous retirement benefits - 12% after eligibility is met
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Sick Time

SALARY RANGE:

$14.00/Hour plus Room & Board

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region is a Drug and Alcohol-Free work environment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to empower a qualified candidate with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

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.

TARGET DATES FOR PROCESS:

Deadline for resumes/applications - (Ongoing until filled)

Interviews anticipated by - (Ongoing until filled)

Decision anticipated by - (Ongoing until filled)

Report to Camp (Deckers, CO) - (May 28, 2023)