Chef I Trail West Lodge

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Because of Young Lifes exclusive Christian purposes of evangelism and discipleship as set forth in its Articles of Incorporation and in these Bylaws and to reflect what has always been and will continue to be the position of Young Life specifically the Christian belief thateach and every employee and volunteer of the corporation should minister as a servant of God with the primary responsibility of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ and as such is an integral part of the Christian mission and ministry of the corporation
Young Life shall only employ individuals or enlist volunteer leaders who: (a) profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord; and (b) subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff including the Young Life Statement of Faith. Therefore employees and volunteers of Young Life during working and nonworking hours shall: (i) be ready willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization; (ii) refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life and (iii) abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including without limitation those related to religious belief or ministry activities.

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Essential Duties:
Spiritual Formation: Intentionally provide opportunities for staff to grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus.

Participate in opportunities for growing deeper in your relationship with Jesus.
With direction from supervisor develop an annual personal spiritual growth plan.
Participate in a culture where the spiritual formation of Food Service volunteers is both a priority and responsibility.

Attentive Hospitality: Equip servant leaders who anticipate and respond to the needs of our guests staff and vendors through Christ-like service.

Demonstrate a posture of service that anticipates guest needs and responds with professionalism through intentional decisions and systems.
Participate in planning developing and evaluating the menu with Young Life Food Service Standards in mind.

Develop a recognition and action plan for guest needs/requests in order to partner with our guests; meeting their needs and supporting an environment where guests are heard.
Interpersonal Relationships: Help build relationships that reflect the character of God with guests staff vendors and neighbors to foster healthy community.
Build relationships that reflect the character of God with guests staff vendors and neighbors to foster healthy community.
Participate in interdepartmental staff relationship by engaging in partnerships throughout the property.

Comprehensive Stewardship: Manage with integrity the finances people buildings and equipment that have been entrusted to our ministry.

Manage with integrity the finances people buildings and equipment that have been entrusted to our ministry through Food Services.
Develop and equip interns and volunteers to participate in comprehensive stewardship of the Food Services Department.
Support an environment where Food Service volunteers feel valued both as contributors and as people.

Talent Development: Through a consistent and accountable evaluation process we identify and provide opportunities for staff in continuing education leadership development career-pathing and cross-training.

Demonstrate a desire to grow through engagement in the Individual Development Plan process and participation in training and development opportunities.

Embracing Excellence: Standing on the platform of national standards and metrics we gladly prepare an environment that glorifies Jesus Christ.

Execute daily responsibilities with attention to the standards and metrics required for excellent camp operations.
Develop a commitment to uphold the Young Life Food Service Standards as listed in the Food Service Manual.

Training Expectations:
Must become ServeSafe certified within 6 months of employment.

Camp or Job Specific Working Conditions:
This role lives in and is responsible for all aspects of typical food production: cleaning fixing and troubleshooting equipment prep work shift leadership cooking meals and other tasks normal to a food service environment. This consumes 95% of time and seasonally will require 100% of available hours.
May be required to lift materials weighing 60 pounds waist high.
May be exposed to cleaning chemicals when following proper cleaning methods.
For camp specific if applicable see attached document

Education:
One year of college completed and/or one year professional culinary training preferred.

Qualifications and Experience Required For The Job:
Experience in the food service industry preferred
Demonstrate understanding of Young Life ministry strategy and mission
Experience in organizing and prioritizing tasks
Demonstrate professionalism in written and verbal communication with guests vendors and staff

Job Specific Working Conditions:

• About Trail West Lodge:
  • Trail West Lodge exists to provide guests with the most meaningful family vacation ever. The Trail West team is looking for high capacity and fun-seeking ministers of the gospel who desire to serve on camp staff. As a staff at Trail West Lodge we prioritize professional personal and spiritual development for all team members & we are committed to providing a high level of hospitality to all our guests.
  • As Young Lifes only nationally run family camp we host families from all over the country during the summer with facilities and programs designed to invite guests into a deeper relationship with Jesus and greater involvement with the Mission of Young Life. During the spring and fall we host Christian retreats and conferences from churches and para-church organizations. We are a seasonal operation open from March - November and using the winter months as project season.
  • Trail West is located just outside of in Buena Vista Colorado. Though Buena Vista is a small town it has all of your necessities and a lot of outdoor activities to explore.
• Compensation
  • This position has an anticipated salary range from $15.16 - $21.46 per hour based on education and relevant experience.
  • This position is eligible for Young Lifes Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). This is a geographically based pay adjustment meant to compensate staff for residing in an area that is more expensive than the national Buena Vista COLA is at 7%.
  • In addition to the COLA this position is eligible for a monthly housing stipend.
  • This position is eligible for Young Life benefits.

Notes:

Young Life is a relational ministry. Staff must be able to convey a sense of Christ-like hospitality and concern for guests and staff. Responding to the unexpected needs of a guest in a prompt and professional manner is important. All staff members are expected to represent Young Life positively and professionally within the community and be able to work with and minister to the volunteer high school and college-age young people who attend our camp.