Position Type: Part-time, Seasonal (approximately May 18th, 2025 - August 29th, 2025)

Hours: 20-29/week

Location: YMCA Camp Glacier Hollow

Pay starting at $10.25/ Hour

YMCA Camp Glacier Hollow, in Central Wisconsin, offers safe, fun, resident overnight and day camps for youth, fostering growth and development. The Kitchen Assistant/Cook is responsible for assisting the Kitchen Manager/Cook to carry out overall kitchen operations including meal planning, cooking 3 meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner), general cleaning, washing dishes and record keeping. Additional duties may include camp program support which involves general counselor support, teaching activities, basic camp operations, and other duties as assigned by the Camp Director.

WORK SCHEDULE:  

Typical workweek is approx. 22-30 hours per week including cooking and services for three meal times, Sunday-Friday. Typical times may include 6:00 AM - 9:30 AM Breakfast, 10:00 AM -1:30 PM Lunch, 4:00 PM-7:30 PM Dinner. *A detailed schedule of food service days will be provided. Typical times may vary based on amount of time needed to prepare for and clean-up after meals and complete any additional duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Training and/or experience in a kitchen and/or previous cook experience required. Preference will be given to applicants who have completed college coursework or a degree in food management, nutrition, camp management, environmental education, education, recreation or related fields.
• Previous leadership experience and/or desire to work with youth and teens is required. Must be a positive role-model, flexible, energetic, dedicated, and a responsible team player.
• CPR and first aid certifications are required (onsite training may be available). Some online pre-camp training may be required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to perform cooking and cleaning duties in the kitchen.
• Must be able to easily move through camp, effectively communicate and actively interact with staff, campers and parents.
• Must be able to routinely lift and carry kitchen equipment and supplies (20-60 pounds).
• Prior to work, all staff will be required to provide a Physician-signed health examination and complete a fingerprint background check.