Seasonal Cook - SD Camp- Outlying Branches

Summer Day Camp Cook

Location:                      Cassville YMCA, Dallas County YMCA, Lebanon YMCA, Monet YMCA , Ozark Mountain.

Reports to:                   School Age Services Director

Wage Range:                $15.00/per hour 

JOB Status:                   Seasonal/Temporary/Non-Exempt

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. The Summer Day Camp Cook at Ozarks Regional YMCA ensures that childcare food programs meet the need and standards. The position involves actively engaging with children, creating and openly communicating. All site-specific required training is provided.

OUR 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. The Ozarks Regional YMCA strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy regarding child abuse & misconduct.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

1. Review camp menus and inventory under the direction of the Child Nutrition Director.
2. Prepare and serve meals (breakfast & lunch) which meet the standards set by the Summer Food Service Program 
3. Keep articulate record as required for reimbursement of meals.
4. Responsible for the inventory of all meal related items.
5. Responsible for proper distribution of grant related meal packages and documentation.
6. Ensure proper food service standards, including food storage and kitchen cleanliness.
7. Provide outstanding and consistent customer service to all camp participants.
8. Attend staff meetings and trainings May 28-31, 2024
9. Responsible for strict adherence to policies and procedures related to safety and other regulations. 

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years old and prior experience with youth and/or a food service setting.
• Must be available throughout the Summer, May-August
• Requires successful completion of staff trainings May 28-31, 2024
• Must have or attain Missouri Serve Safe certification prior to camp.
• Possess a practical understanding and comprehensive knowledge of food service, storage, and cleanliness standards.
• Exemplify the YMCA core values of “Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.”
• Able to work a flexible schedule to accommodate changes in program schedule.
• Successfully complete comprehensive background screening
• Complete Medical & TB requirement
• Wear staff uniform & name badge 
• Have reliable transportation

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This is a safety-sensitive position: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee needs sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions and to safely supervise program activities.
• Physical mobility: walking, climbing, stairs, standing, kneeling, bending, leaning, stooping, and sitting for extended periods
• Ability to use phone, tablet, other equipment 
• Ability to hear, listen, speak
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.  
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust, and distinguish colors
• Visual and auditory response to critical situations and ability to act swiftly in an emergency
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can be louder at times

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

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