Cook - Early Childhood Education

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COOK JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position supports the work of the YMCA of Southern Arizona, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.. The Cook is responsible for providing high quality food, dining, and cleaning/sanitation services for the Youth Development Department within budgeted guidelines. This position will be involved with many tasks that go into the well-being of the youth and staff while adhering to safety systems and processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COOK:

• Executes kitchen activities such as food preparation, kitchen organization, pantry restocking, dish washing, and equipment sanitation.
• Models excellent customer service to provide a welcoming environment for all staff, members, and guests by following customer service best practices.
• Effectively engages with diverse groups of people with different abilities and backgrounds.
• Assists in planning menus and snacks,
• Prepares and apportions foods, utilizing food surpluses and leftovers.
• Executes the maintenance and cleaning of kitchen, dining, and stockroom areas and equipment to ensure a healthy and safe environment.
• Performs opening, set-up, closing, tear-down, and side work of necessary equipment.
• Executes specified number of servings to be made from any vegetable, fruit, protein, grain, beverage, and dessert to control portion costs.
• Operates industrial kitchen equipment.
• Acts to maintain safety, cleanliness, and organization throughout the facility with priority to assigned area.
• Knowledgeable and adept about the rules and guidelines for food handling.
• Wash dishware and glassware and other implements by hand, when necessary.
• Empty and clean trash receptacles.
• Rotate dishes to reduce wear and tear on resources.
• Clean up spills and broken glassware immediately.
• Report all sanitation or janitorial issues to appropriate party.
• Maintain professional manner and appearance.
• Attends all relevant training meetings and training events.
• Follows all YMCA procedures, policies, guidelines, and protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

*This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS OF A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COOK:

• At Least 18 years of age.
• Pima County Food Handler Certificate
• Current CPR, AED, & First Aid certifications or completion within thirty days of hire.
• Current Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Mantoux/Tuberculosis test results on file
• Completion of YMCA online training within 7 days.
• High school diploma or GED. Culinary associates degree or program certificate preferred.
• At least one year of relevant experience working with large group cafeteria and/or family-style service.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Display a positive attitude toward children, families, and staff with a willingness to help others and demonstrate good communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings and afternoons.

PART-TIME BENEFITS:

• Free YMCA membership for employee, one additional adult and all the employee's dependents under age 24, living in the household
• 12% Employer funded retirement plan (once eligible)
• One (1) hour of sick time accrued for every 30 hours worked (can use up to 40 hours per year)
• 50% off YMCA of Southern Arizona programs (including child care, swim lessons, personal training packages, sports leagues, camp registrations, and more!)

OUR YMCA 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.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.