Camp Cook

Camp Cook (Food Services)

Camp St. Croix in Hudson, WI is hiring a Summer Camp Cook for 28‑36 hours/week during the May‑September season. The starting hourly rate is $16.75, with pay adjustments based on experience, skills and background. The compensation package includes various benefits and earned time off that vary with part‑time or full‑time status.

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

• Prepares healthy and nutritious meals for participants and groups.
• Plays a role in menu planning to 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 health regulations.
• Assists with 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.

This position reports to the Food Service Manager, Executive Director, or Program Director depending on location. It regularly interacts with participants, general public, staff, and volunteers.

• Minimum age of 18.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in food preparation.
• Food Safe Certification from the county Public Health Department (or ability to obtain).
• 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.

• Education/training in nutrition.
• Dedication to the philosophy and mission of the YMCA programs.

• Lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Operating all necessary kitchen equipment and cleaning supplies safely (including knives, ovens, meat slicers, mixers, broilers, and chemicals).
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

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.

The Y of the North is committed to the work and everyday practices of eliminating disparities and eradicating unjust systems to become a multicultural, anti‑racist and anti‑oppressive. YMCA of the North team members and volunteers must exemplify the association's mission, vision and values of caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility. We will continually conduct institutional racism and oppression reviews of our policies, procedures and practices in recruitment and selection;

compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; layoffs; terminations; and the ongoing development of a multicultural, anti‑racist and anti‑oppressive work environment and culture that promotes equity and respect for the human dignity of all. We value and respect this diversity and choose to be inclusive through our acceptance of all.