Live in the beautiful Sturgeon Lake Community and Immerse Yourself in Summer Camp

Being part of our kitchen staff means prepping, putting together, and serving delicious meals to up to 80 summer campers throughout the week.  Our two available shifts are breakfast - lunch and lunch - dinner.  You will be working as part of a team of three and in your off time you will get to enjoy YMCA Camp Miller and all the fun that there is to be had.  

YMCA Camp Miller is a traditional overnight summer camp that sits on 340+ acres of beautiful forest and lake.  Complete with hiking/biking trails, a lakefront, a climbing tower, zipline, and much more, we have everything you can imagine a summer camp would.  We provide housing for the duration of your contract and food is provided when meals are being served to the campers.  Pay is $400/week and weekends will always be Friday afternoon - Sunday morning.  For a full job description, please read below: 

Seasonal Staff Benefits:  

• Retirement accounts (You can contribute at any time, but the Y will contribute 12% after two years of service with 1,000 hours in each of the two years)

• Complimentary nationwide 2 adult family membership to the Y

• Discounts on programs, summer camps, YMCA Camp Miller 

• Paid time off (Accrue 1 hour of paid time off for every 30 hours worked)

• Team member referral program

• Employee engagement and appreciation activities

• Employee assistance program

• Growth and development opportunities

• Leadership certification and related training offered and encouraged

Camp Summary  

Serving Duluth and the surrounding communities for more than 120 years, YMCA Camp Miller provides over 750 campers each summer with a first-class camp program. Nestled on 340 acres of pristine campgrounds, Camp Miller serves as a regional residential camp and conference/retreat center. Located in Pine County, in the town of Sturgeon Lake, Camp Miller provides a picture-perfect, all-inclusive Y camp experience unlike any other in Northern Minnesota and serves as a destination camp for the surrounding communities. Its large field, abundant trail system, horseback riding arena, and art/activity structures provide an environment that builds self-confidence, strengthens independence, and forges relationships. It’s not just children who benefit from the zip-lining, canoeing, fishing, archery, climbing, and wildlife/nature encounters. In addition, Camp Miller operates during the shoulder season providing programming for school groups, family camps, corporate retreats, specialized events, and weddings. The Director of Camp Miller should demonstrate a passion to work with campers, support the vision and capital campaign goals for the Y and Camp Miller, and commit to excellence in every aspect of the services we provide. The Duluth Area Family YMCA is a cause-driven association with a focus on nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving the nation’s health and well-being, and providing opportunities to give back and support our neighbors.    

YMCA Camp Miller’s mission: To provide positive, life-enhancing experiences for youth through activities that focus on teaching YMCA core values, developing life skills, and building character in a safe, fun, and supportive outdoor setting.   

Summary/Objective  
To assist the Food Service Manager in providing nutritious, well-prepared meals, which are served to all campers, staff, and guests.  

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. 

Essential Functions  

• Assist in leading the daily operations of the camp’s food service. 

• Prepare and cook food as the menu indicates utilizing frying, boiling, broiling, steaming, roasting of meat, poultry, seafood, fish, vegetables, salads, soups, and gravies. 

• Prepare foods including washing and peeling. 

• Set up food, supplies, and utensils for dining hall distribution. 

• Store food and leftovers at proper temperature with appropriate labeling. 

• Manage inventory, supply ordering, and monitor food quality. 

• Assist in leading the routine sanitation of the kitchen and related equipment. 

• Clean and maintain all food-preparation and storage areas. 

• Supervise the cleaning of prep, serving, and dining hall dishes. 

• Reduce waste, reuse items, and recycle asindicatedthrough the camp’s procedures. 

• Work as a member of a food service team. 

• Coordinate and schedule job tasks with other cooks to make sure food is prepared on time. 

• Assist with supervising or directing the work of the dishwashers and prep cooks. 

• Collaboratively work to ensure the cleanliness and upkeep of the main building.

• Fosters an inclusive environment appreciative of differences in the workplace. Meaningfully participate in and lead efforts to support the Y’s commitment to equity and diversity

YMCA Competencies   

• Values: Accept and demonstrate the Y’s values   

• Community: Desire to serve others and fulfill community needs   

• Inclusion: Work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions   

• Relationships: Build rapport and relate well with others   

• Developing Others: Take the initiative to assist in developing others   

• Decision-Making: Make sound judgments, and transfer learning from one situation to another   

• Change Capacity: Demonstrate an openness to change, and seek opportunities in the change process 

Work Environment  

The usual work environment is one of a typical commercial kitchen with basic kitchen utensils. Most used equipment: commercial dishwasher, steam cooker, gas oven, convection oven, meat slicer, blenders, mixers, knives, toasters, steam table, and more.  

Physical Demands  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

•  The employee must have the ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including walking, standing (60 minutes or more), bending, reaching, and lifting. The employee must also frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds while unloading food, supplies, and equipment as needed.  

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work  

This is a seasonal position that can be part time or full time. There are two separate shifts for the Lead Cooks depending on availability and needs of the kitchen. Those two shifts include 6 am – 1 pm and 12 pm – 7 pm and are subject to change. Employees must be able to work weekends and weekdays.

Travel  

Camp Miller is located in Sturgeon Lake, MN. No travel while working is expected of the cooks.   

Required Education and Experience  

• ServSafe Food Manager certification. 

• Experience in scratch cooking, catering, or food service setting. 

• Knowledge of standards of food preparation and serving, storage of food, and kitchen procedures. 

• Knowledge of current health and safety laws and practices is essential. 

• Knowledge of and experience in preparation of special dietary foods including vegetarian foods. 

• Knowledge of preparation and serving procedures in special cases such as food allergies. 

• Commitment of supporting principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action to achieve a diverse work environment.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications  

• Must be able to pass a background check

EEO Statement  

The Lake Superior YMCA (the Y) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the Y complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absences, compensation, and training.  

Other Duties  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.