Camp Cook

  • YMCA of Greater Kansas City
  • Gig Harbor, Washington
  • Full Time

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Camp Cook to join our team!
The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
As a Camp Cook you will assist in all camp food services for camp staff and guests. You will work alongside the full-time kitchen team to help with food prep, lunch packing, dishwashing and maintaining overall cleanliness of the kitchen. This is a crucial role in providing delicious and healthy camp meals in a highly organized manner.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Assisting in preparing all meals.
  • Serving all meals, desserts, and putting away all leftovers.
  • Preparing food for the next shift.
  • Maintain upkeep of assigned area and equipment.
  • Interior cleaning including, but not limited to, cleaning all areas of the kitchen, cleaning all dishes, sweeping and mopping, and laundry every night.
  • Assign cleaning projects to kitchen aids. Direct the kitchen aids in assisting in food preparation, service, and cleaning as necessary.
Qualifications:
  • Experience in food preparation (preferred).
  • Food handler's certificate (preferred).
  • Willingness and ability to adjust to camp resources, conditions and programs.
  • Knowledge of safe practice and procedures for required tasks.
  • Basic understanding of the upkeep and care of equipment.
  • Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations.
  • Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.
Wage: $18.00 to $20.00 per hour, depending on qualifications
Hours: Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week
Location: YMCA Camp Seymour, Gig Harbor, WA
Benefits:
All YMCA Employees receive the below benefits:
  • A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
  • Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
  • Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
  • 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise
Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options:
  • HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
  • Willamette Dental Plan
  • VSP Vision Plan

Ignite your Passion, Live the Y Cause, and Join our Team! To apply visit our website at .
The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled
Job ID: 485759148
Originally Posted on: 7/17/2025

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