Assistant Cook- Fairview Lake YMCA Camps

Essential Functions: 

• Assist cook with general prep as well as salad bar prep for the meal and help make sure all food, written or implied is prepared for the meal.
• Train and assist in training of new kitchen assistants.
• Ensure that meals are served on time.
• Help with removing food from the freezer in time to be defrosted in a safe manner.
• Store leftovers properly in a safe and sanitary manner and is directly responsible for labeling leftovers.
• Practice good housekeeping, personal hygiene, and state health codes.
• Responsible for supervision and organization of kitchen assistants.
• Perform daily or weekly cleaning jobs as necessary to maintain the kitchen, dining hall, storage areas, and porch in a safe, clean, and orderly fashion at all times.
• Adheres to the procedures and rules when operating the dish machine or washing pots.
• Work as a kitchen assistant when necessary – must have a thorough knowledge of the job and be able to assign tasks to others.
• Help with the planning and preparation of food for cookouts, bag lunches, pack-outs, and special occasions to ensure smooth operations of such auxiliary food service operations.
• Helps to provide an atmosphere that generates teamwork AND GOOD MORALE.
• Assist Food Service Director with organization and implementation of Child Nutrition Program.
• Notify the Food Service Director of any foods that seem to be in short supply
• Notify the Food Service Director regarding mechanical, structural repairs or needs.

Requirements/Qualifications: 

• One-year successful employment in an institutional or camp kitchen operation.
• Thorough understanding of the activities required of a kitchen assistant including, but not limited to: proper housekeeping, cleanliness and food sanitation skills required for a successful food service operation.
• Must be a self-starter with a demonstrated capacity to work productively as a member of a team
• Ability to take and give direction with a positive attitude, and with an aptitude for cooking. 
• SERV SAFE CERTIFIED IS A PLUS.
• Experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.  

Part Time Benefits:  

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes paid sick leave, a legal plan, disability insurance, life insurance, 12% retirement benefits upon eligibility, a 403 (b) plan, an employee assistance program, professional development opportunities, Metro Y program discounts, and complimentary use of YMCA facilities.   

*Full job description provided upon interview process.*