Early Learning Kitchen Associate Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY: As the Kitchen staff, he/she shall serve and prepare foods items on the menu and perform kitchen activities including dish washing, general cleaning duties and storing food and non-food supplies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan for food needs for following day and assemble products as needed.
• Operate food service equipment in accordance with appropriate procedures.
• Report daily food amounts utilized on Food Production Records
• Assist with record keeping, storage, and inventory tasks.
• Inspect and assist with proper storage of food supplies.
• Maintain positive relationships with staff and members.
• Demonstrate initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities.
• Wash dishes and pots under state guidelines using 3 part sink or sanitizing dishwasher only.
• Distribute and store clean pots, dishes and utensils.
• Clean and sanitize production equipment, work surfaces and kitchen according to cleaning schedules and procedures.
• Empty trash containers as required.
• Maintain assigned work station in a safe and sanitary condition.
• Handle food in a manner that is consistent with local health department guidelines.
• Follow proper food handling techniques and coordinates the use of time, material and equipment to avoid waste and unnecessary expense.
• Maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene.
• Comply with department’s dress code.
• Follow safety regulations, reporting injuries or any unsafe conditions and work practices to the supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• 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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, kneel or stand extended periods of time. The employee frequently is required to reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• Regular reaching, including over-head to stock & retrieve supplies, equipment, painting, repairs etc.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The YMCA of Southwest Florida has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the YMCA of Southwest Florida reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the YMCA of Southwest Florida may deem appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• One year custodial or related work experience
• Must be able to use mechanical equipment, such as carpet cleaner, vacuum, tools etc.
• Must be able to use various chemicals and cleaning agents.
• Previous kitchen experience preferred of at least 3 months
• Able to operate general kitchen appliances and have knowledge of food preparation.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Fundamental understanding of sanitation, cleanliness and personal hygiene.
• Regular, predictable, and dependable attendance.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to communicate (verbal and written) effectively and appropriately with others.
• Must be able to read and follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Successfully complete DCF background screening requirements as well as meet the association policies on background screening.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Infant/child CPR & First Aid
• Annual completion of YMCA Blood Borne Pathogens training
• Annual completion of YMCA Child Sexual Abuse Prevention class
• Staff Safety Requirements/Cleaning Protocols
• Additional training classes as recommended