Kitchen Cook
POSITION SUMMARY
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the guidance and supervision of the Childcare Director, the Kitchen Cook is responsible for taking the lead in providing healthy meals in a clean, safe, enjoyable and positive environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Kitchen Cook is expected to fulfill the following functions:
In addition to the essential duties and responsibilities, Kitchen Cook will:
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to perform all physical demands of the position including leading classes, walking, standing, bending, reaching and lifting.
QUALIFICATIONS
BENEFITS AVAILABLE
OUR CULTURE
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This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the guidance and supervision of the Childcare Director, the Kitchen Cook is responsible for taking the lead in providing healthy meals in a clean, safe, enjoyable and positive environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Kitchen Cook is expected to fulfill the following functions:
- Plan menus for childcare.
- Prepare food daily to maintain freshness.
- Purchase food for childcare and maintain a budget.
- Order and track milk program.
- Modify recipes to ensure meals are healthy.
- Become certified and follow Safe Serve procedures.
- Follow all safety guidelines and methods for food preparation, cooking, thawing and storing.
- Follow all sanitary and anti-bacterial guidelines in the kitchen area in regard to hand washing, counter and cookware cleanliness and head/facial hair.
- Maintain a clean, organized, safe and sanitary kitchen at all times following Wyoming Department of Health protocols to ensure the kitchen is ready for pop-in Health Inspections at any given time.
In addition to the essential duties and responsibilities, Kitchen Cook will:
- Pursue/participate in ongoing training
- Participating in the annual campaign by giving, campaigning or both
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to perform all physical demands of the position including leading classes, walking, standing, bending, reaching and lifting.
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 18 years of age.
- Alarm/Emergency Procedures training within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter.
- CPR, First Aid and Child Abuse Prevention training within 90 days of hire and biannually thereafter.
- New Employee Orientation within 90 days of hire.
- Be certified or have the ability to become certified in Safe Serve procedures.
BENEFITS AVAILABLE
- Retirement: Eligible to contribute an optional percentage or dollar amount to a 401K or Roth account after one year of service, with a YMCA match of up to 4%; an additional contribution annually from the YMCA per Board discretion
- Membership: FREE membership for the whole family!
- Childcare: 50% discount on YMCA childcare; FREE After School childcare
- Programs: First Camp Session FREE; one FREE program every session!
- Training: FREE on the job training to include CPR, First Aid and many more opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program: Services include face to face counseling, financial coaching, legal counseling and virtual counseling.
OUR CULTURE
- Welcoming: The YMCA is open to all people and creates spaces where people can belong.
- Genuine: The YMCA values people for who they are and encourages them to be true to themselves and others.
- Hopeful: The YMCA believes in people's ability to inspire a brighter tomorrow.
- Nurturing: The YMCA is with people on their journey to develop their full potential.
- Determined: The YMCA works relentlessly to strengthen communities.
- Respect: The YMCA sees all people as equal in worth and value.
- Responsibility: The YMCA is accountable for actions and impact.
- Caring: The YMCA is guided by caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion: The YMCA strives to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Join us today!
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