What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Assistant position at Sheridan County YMCA?
POSITION SUMMARY
This position supports the work of Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the guidance and supervision of the Childcare Director, the Kitchen Cook Assistant is responsible for assisting the cook in providing healthy meals in a clean, safe, enjoyable and positive environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Kitchen Cook Assistant is expected to fulfill the following functions:
- Assist in special functions related to Y events such as mandatory meetings and events.
- Assist in the preparation of food for the childcare program or other Y programs, meetings and events.
- Perform pre-serving set up in the youth center at mealtimes.
- Daily kitchen clean up and sanitization.
- Input & track milk program.
- Follow all safety guidelines and methods for food preparation, cooking, thawing and storing.
- Be prepared to step in as lead cook when needed.
- Maintain a clean, organized, safe and sanitary kitchen always following Wyoming Department of Health protocols to ensure the kitchen is ready for pop-in Health Inspections at any given time.
- Assist with menu planning and inputting on the computer.
- Assist with grocery shopping (ordering, picking up, and organizing).
In addition to the essential duties and responsibilities, Kitchen Cook Assistant will:
- Pursue/participate in ongoing training.
- Participate 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
1. At least 18 years of age.
2. Alarm/Emergency Procedures training within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter.
3. CPR, First Aid and Child Abuse Prevention training within 90 days of hire and biannually thereafter.
4. New Employee Orientation within 90 days of hire.
5. 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!
- 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.
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