Summary: The Sous Chef supports the Head Chef/Kitchen Manager in daily kitchen operations, planning, preparing, and serving nutritious meals while maintaining high food quality and safety standards. Highlights: 1. Supports daily kitchen operations for food service program 2. Prepares and cooks meals for campers and staff 3. Ensures high standards of food quality, safety, and sanitation This is a great opportunity to live and work at the gorgeous YMCA Camp DeBoer on Lake of the Woods. Please apply online at: https://ashlandymca.org/careers/ AND send your resume to ycdbfacility@ashlandymca.org Job Title: Sous Chef Seasonal: April 28th - October 28th Department: YMCA Camp DeBoer Reports To: Kitchen Manager and Facility Director Salary: $18,000 and a bonus for completing the seasonal contract Benefits: On-site housing and most meals provided. POSITION SUMMARY: The Sous Chef supports the Head Chef/Kitchen Manager in the daily operation of the kitchen at Camp DeBoer. This position helps plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals for campers, guests and staff while maintaining high standards of food quality, safety, and sanitation. The Sous Chef assists with supervising kitchen and housekeeping staff, coordinating food preparation, and ensuring efficient kitchen operations during busy meal service periods. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Support Daily Kitchen Operations: - Assist the Kitchen Manager in overseeing the daily operation of the camp’s food service program. - Prepare and cook meals for campers and staff using a variety of cooking methods while maintaining consistent food quality. - Help coordinate food preparation and service to ensure meals are delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule. - Set up food, supplies, and utensils for dining hall meal service. - Ensure proper food handling, storage, and labeling, including safe storage of ingredients and leftovers. - Assist with menu planning alongside the Kitchen Manager and Camp Manager to meet the needs of various camp programs and dietary requirements. JOB REQUIREMENTS: - Previous experience in a commercial kitchen or food service environment required. - Knowledge of food preparation, inventory management, ordering, and kitchen sanitation practices. - Experience preparing meals for large groups and accommodating special dietary needs preferred. - Ability to supervise or lead kitchen staff and work effectively as part of a team. - Current Food Handler’s Certification required or ability to obtain before employment. - Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, local health and safety regulations for food preparation and service. - Must successfully pass a criminal background check. PHYSICAL DEMANDS - Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. - Physical ability to lift and carry 50 pounds. - Physical mobility and endurance to perform tasks while standing/walking for long periods of time (60 minutes or more). - Ability to safely and properly use kitchen equipment. - Ability to assist campers and staff in an emergency. Please apply online at: https://ashlandymca.org/careers/ AND send your resume to ycdbfacility@ashlandymca.org
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