Camp Cook

YMCA Camp Shaver serves New Mexico as an amazing Traditional overnight camp experience. Located in the Jemez Mountains we have been around since 1945 making lasting memories for the lives of our campers and staff. We care about helping people reconnect with the natural world, and hope that you will join us for a summer of lasting friendship and growth.

The Camp Cook, with help from the Kitchen Assistant, works with the Camp Director to plan, prepare, and serve meals that exceed all governmental and ACA guidelines requirements are enjoyed by campers, staff, and rental groups and meet the budgeted food allowance. Also assists the Camp Director in maintaining quality and safety controls within the lodge and kitchen areas as set forth by the ACA, FDA, CIS, and the local health department.

Schedule is Monday-Friday, and weekends as assigned for the season.  

Summer Season 

• Staff Training Begins: May 23, 2026

• Season Ends: August 1, 2026

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

• Provide overall leadership and direction for food service at Camp Shaver.
• Facilitate meal preparation for breakfast, lunch and dinner including set-up, serving, clean-up, etc.
• Delegates kitchens duties to kitchen assistant.
• Facilitate group “Hoppers” as needed.
• Ensure cleanliness of the camp food service facilities.
• Have all meals prepared and served according to the current daily schedule.
• Continually conduct a physical plant inspection each day to ensure kitchen and other lodge facilities are in good, safe, working order.
• Be responsible for conserving energy and supplies throughout the kitchen facility.
• Monitor inventory of food and food service items needed as pertain to selected menus.
• Prepare food orders and record all purchases specific to a group or camp Turn in all invoices or receipts in to Camp Director for prompt payment.
• Model an attitude of service and readiness to do what is necessary to assure an effective, efficient, safe camp experience for campers and staff.
• Work with the Camp Director to assure that campers with special dietary needs are served appropriate meals.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.

• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Interest and ability to learn food service policies and procedures and work with divers group of people in a camp setting.
• Good physical and mental health.
• Ability to acknowledge uncertainty and ask questions.
• Interest, knowledge, and skills in working with food in a children’s camp setting.

• Employee discount