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CAMP FOOD SERVICES ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION:

Camp Food Services Assistant positions are open at this beautiful 300-acre camp in Oracle, Arizona, just north of Tucson. This position supports the work of the YMCA of Southern Arizona, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, at the Triangle YMCA Ranch Camp and Retreat Center. The Food Services Assistant assists in the preparation and service of meals, snacks, and beverages in accordance with Federal, State, Local, and the YMCA of Southern Arizona established standards, policies, and procedures. The Food Services Assistant will clean dishes, work areas, and dining rooms and will provide quality service delivery and internal/external customer relations within budgeted guidelines. This position will be involved with many tasks that go into the well-being of the staff and campers.

Anticipated Start Date: May 18th, 2026
Anticipated End Date: July 18th, 2026

LOCATION:
Triangle Y Ranch Camp & Retreat Center
34434 S. Y Camp Road
Oracle, AZ 85623

RESPONSIBILITIES OF A FOOD SERVICES ASSISTANT:
• Assists with activities of food preparation, clean up, and stocking foodstuffs and kitchen supplies.
• Is knowledgeable and adept about the rules and guidelines of food handling.
• Maintains work areas and serving areas in a clean, sanitary, and safe condition; washes and cleans counters, tables, and walls; washes and stores pots, pans, trays, and kitchen equipment.
• Operates a variety of kitchen equipment such as a dishwasher and oven.
• Washes glassware and other implements by hand, as necessary.
• Heats, portions, and serves food according to established procedures.
• Assists in storing unused food and supplies; disposes of unusable leftovers and garbage.
• Empties and cleans trash receptacles.
• Rotates dishes to reduce wear and tear on resources.
• Cleans up spills and broken glassware immediately.
• Reports all sanitation or janitorial issues to appropriate party.
• Maintains professional manner and appearance.
• Ensures the safety and well-being of consumers by maintaining professional boundaries, completing required abuse risk management training, following procedures for high-risk activities and supervision, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations, and adhering to mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Actively participates in program activities, events, staff meetings, and staff training.
• Follows all YMCA procedures, policies, guidelines, and protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
*This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS OF A FOOD SERVICES ASSISTANT:

• At least seventeen (17) years of age.
• Posses an Arizona County Food Handler Certificate
• Current CPR, AED, & First Aid certifications or completion within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Current Arizona fingerprint clearance card (if aged 18 years or older)
• Completion of YMCA online training upon date of hire and periodically thereafter.
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• At least six months of relevant experience working with large group cafeteria and/or family-style service preferred
• Excellent Customer service skills.
• Display a positive attitude toward children, families, and staff with a willingness to help other and demonstrate good communication skills.
• Understand the YMCA of Southern Arizona is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

PART-TIME BENEFITS:

• Free YMCA membership for employee, one additional adult and all the employee's dependents under age 24, living in the household
• 12% Employer funded retirement plan (once eligible)
• 50% off YMCA of Southern Arizona programs (including swim lessons, child care, personal training packages, camp registrations, sports leagues, and more!)
• One (1) hour of sick time accrued for every 30 hours worked (can use up to 40 hours per year)

OUR YMCA 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.

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.