Head Cook

Description

This is a seasonal position at YMCA Camp Manitou Lin, located in Middleville, MI, until mid-November.

Position Summary

The Head Cook is responsible for helping to oversee the preparation and distribution of meals; maintenance of food storage; and custodial services of kitchen, dishes, and food appropriation. This position requires face-to-face leadership and may involve early morning, evening and/or weekend responsibilities.

Essential Functions

• Works directly with Food Service Manager to help insure the smooth operation of Food Service Department
• Lead shift when Food Service Manager is not present
• Check in food deliveries and assist with inventory process
• Aid Food Service Manager with Summer Food Service Program
• Insure cleanliness of the Kitchen at the end of service, end of shift, and end of day
• Help to oversee preparation of meals for campers and guests
• Maintains stored food in accordance with State of Michigan Health Regulations
• Cleans all utensils used in food preparation and food services
• Cleans kitchen facility in accordance with State of Michigan Health Regulations

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED); one to three months restaurant or cafeteria cooking experience, or related cooking volume experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to prepare foods for special groups (i.e. dietary restrictions.)
• Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles.
• Ability and desire to work with children.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• ServSafe Certification
• Blood Borne Pathogen training
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification required within the first 60 days
• First Aid Certification required within the first 60 days
• State of Michigan criminal background clearance (ICHAT)

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, and walk for prolonged periods of time and over great distances.
• The employee is regularly required to lift 50 lbs or more repetitively throughout the day.
• Repetitive stooping and bending with frequent lifting of light and heavy objects required.
• The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee is regularly required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat/cold.
• Must be able to mount and dismount a horse in an emergency situation without aid.

Travel

0-5% of local travel within the state of Michigan; occasional out-of-state travel may be required for educational conferences or training.