Cook

Position: Cook

Full Time Equivalency: Non-exempt, Full-time

Hours/Week: 36 hrs./wk. Wednesday – Friday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Saturday 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Compensation range: $16.67

Reports to: Food Services Coordinator

Internal Job Code: OPS-FS-COOK2

Job Posted: 3/11/2026

Organization Overview

Since 1906 YWCA Utah has been a voice for women, a force for change, and a place for hope. YWCA is Utah’s most comprehensive provider of family violence services; our programs include walk-in services and a crisis line, emergency shelter, transitional housing, children’s programs, and a vast array of supportive services. In addition to our work in the area of family violence, the YWCA also reaches out broadly into the community with offerings for every woman, including a nationally accredited child care and early education center, leadership opportunities for women at all life stages, and opportunities to participate more fully in civic life.

 Mission: YWCA Utah is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

Benefits – 30 hours/week or more 

In addition to being a part of an organization dedicated to race & gender equity in Utah, benefits of working at YWCA include: 

• Paid Parental Leave (sixteen weeks for birthing parent, eight weeks for non-birthing parent, adoptive parent, or surrogate-intended parent, and four weeks for foster placement) 

• Generous package of vacation, sick, and bereavement time available to all employees (amount accrued varies based on hours/week)


• Health and dental insurance eligibility for employees, partners, and dependents


• 15 paid holidays


• Employer retirement contribution of up to 10.5% of gross annual salary when eligible


• Professional development with internal and external training opportunities


• Free Employee Assistance Program providing counseling options to employees, partners, and dependents

Position Summary

Prepare and serve meals under USDA and Child and Adult Care Food Program/School Lunch Program guidelines and assist with general kitchen operations for the families, kids, and staff who live, play, learn and work at the YWCA.

Working schedule is Wednesday – Friday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Saturday 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare and serve shelter breakfast, lunch, dinner, childcare snacks and saved meals according to pre-planned menus, health department guidelines, and safe serve techniques.


• Clean and stock dining area and refreshment counter periodically during shift.


• Temperatures of food, refrigeration, and dishwashing equipment are to be taken and recorded as required for shift meal and clean up.


• Complete cleaning duties as listed on daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules.


• Assist co-workers with putting away food orders and first in/first out rotation of food.


• Clean and close kitchen at the end of shift which includes cleaning and stocking of kitchen, serving and dining areas, garbage removal, shutting down all kitchen equipment, steam tables, ovens etc. and locking up all food service and warming kitchen doors.


• Attend to clients’ and staff needs with excellent customer service and professionalism.


• Meals must be prepared with proper portion sizes for all residents, children and adults.


• Ensure all equipment is maintained properly, and work areas are clean, safe and orderly.


• Keep all records necessary in accordance with agency, contractual, and licensing requirements.


• Perform other job duties as assigned by the Food Services Coordinator.

• Must be able to pass Department of Health and Human Services criminal background check and meet I-9 requirements.

Qualifications

• An understanding of, and agreement with, YWCA Utah’s mission, values and philosophy regarding the elimination of racism, empowerment of women and commitment to anti-oppression work and social justice.


• Understanding and commitment to issues of cultural diversity and anti-racism.


• Ability to work scheduled hours on a regular basis, some weekends and evenings required.
  
  

Physical/Sensory Demands

Work is generally performed in a safe and comfortable kitchen environment.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:  stand for long periods of time and use kitchen equipment like knives and dishwasher. Must be able to lift 30 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

YWCA Utah is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). YWCA Utah is an equal employment opportunity employer and values a diverse workplace. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process due to disability, it is available upon request. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.