Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.00 - $18.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Professional Development
Flexible Schedule

Job Description

The YMCA is a globally recognized nonprofit organization that focuses on strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Known for its commitment to nurturing the potential of children, promoting healthy lifestyles, and fostering a sense of community, the YMCA offers a variety of programs and services for people of all ages and backgrounds. As a trusted community partner, the YMCA operates numerous facilities including fitness centers, swimming pools, childcare centers, and summer camps. It provides a safe environment where individuals can grow physically, mentally, and socially while building meaningful relationships and gaining valuable life skills. The YMCA... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Completion and satisfactorily passing of fingerprint background check
  • upon hire, successfully complete the Nutri-Serve food service training and renewals as required
  • food manager certification required and renewals as required
  • within 30 days of hire completion of child abuse prevention and risk management training
  • CPR
  • first aid
  • AED
  • food handlers certification and bloodborne pathogens
  • adhere to association and position training requirements
  • upon hire, complete all required and recommended CACFP trainings including civil rights training
  • excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
  • ability to respond to safety and emergency situations
  • experience and ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community

Job Qualifications

  • Must have a high school diploma or GED and be at least 18 years of age
  • kitchen manager certification upon hire
  • at least 3 years experience as a cook
  • training and experience in cooking for large groups of 100 or more
  • ability to prepare food for special groups such as people with eating disorders or diabetes
  • knowledge of standard food preparation, serving, and kitchen procedures
  • must have CPR, first aid, and food handlers certification upon hire
  • must have a valid drivers license and successfully complete a DMV driver check
  • licensing requires that all child care staff must have 15 hours of in-service training each year
  • ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
  • ability to write simple correspondence
  • ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the YMCA
  • ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
  • ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

Job Duties

  • Operates the kitchen program and ensure that healthy and CACFP-compliant meals are produced and served 5 days a week
  • creates menus, manages food and supply vendors, orders food supplies, meets regulatory standards, and produces 2 meals and 1 snack daily
  • oversees kitchen equipment, inventory, safety, and other standard regulations
  • supervises and train kitchen assistants to produce meals and maintain cleanliness
  • ensures kitchen staff meets training expectations, schedules, and safety standards
  • assists in developing the CACFP program budget
  • ensures all resources are effectively managed and controlled and within budgetary constraints
  • submits appropriate receipts on all credit cards and transactions in a timely manner
  • ensures kitchen supplies and equipment are inventoried and appropriately maintained
  • transports food to contract-approved sites as needed
  • works at any location and adjusts schedule according to the needs of the association
  • adheres to association and position training requirements
  • participates in annual fundraising
  • actively participates in membership growth
  • performs other duties as assigned by the manager

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location