Cook Assistant - Davenport Y

The Scott County Family Y is a powerful association of men, women and children of all ages and from all walks of life joined together by a shared passion: to strengthen the foundations of community. With a commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility, the Y ensures that every individual has access to the essentials needed to learn, grow and thrive.

We have seven locations:  North, West, Davenport, Bettendorf, Utica Ridge Camp Abe Lincoln, Childcare and Maquoketa. 

The Cook Assistant is responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of each child enrolled in the program by assisting in preparing and serving meals that meet CACFP food guidelines as well as YMCA criteria for healthy meals.

Essential Functions:

1. Serve as a role model to members and Y staff and, at all times live the mission, vision and values of the YMCA movement.
2. Provide “extraordinary” member services and responsiveness to members needs.
3. Responsible for minor decision making regarding meal planning and preparation, as well as routine problems which may arise on a daily basis.
4. Demonstrate professionalism in executing tasks.
5. Ensure safety to all participants, including knowledge of emergency procedures and location of emergency equipment.
6. Attend all in-service trainings and staff meetings.
7. Maintain a clean and safe work site; including the cleaning of all dishes, surfaces and floors after meals.
8. Prepares incident reports accurately, consistently and in accordance with established timelines. Communicate to supervisor in writing situations which require corrective actions. Seek guidance from supervisor in unusual circumstances.
9. Cooks meals and uses leftover food if possible.

10. Participate in and solicit others to participate in necessary YMCA financial development efforts, specifically the Annual Campaign.

11. Maintain certifications listed under Certificates and Other Requirements.

12. Adherence to all policies and procedures of Scott County Family Y.

13. Understand and follow all safety rules and regulations including knowledge of emergency      procedures and location of emergency equipment.

14. Regular and timely adherence to respective schedule/meetings.

15. All other duties as assigned by the Program Director -Food Services.

Education: A minimum of a high school diploma is required for this position.

Experience: No experience necessary

Certificates / Registrations: 

Food Aid Service Sanitation training is preferred. 

Mandatory Reporter Trainings.

Must obtain a minimum of 6 hours training annually according to DHS requirements.

Must have valid driver's license as this person will be responsible for delivering food to child care sites.

Physical Qualifications: Must be able to stand or sit for long periods each day, must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.  Must be able to walk and climb stairs in order to prepare and serve food to program participants. Must be able drive.

Monday-Friday 7:30 am - 1:30 pm

Part time employees enjoy a free membership and participation in the Y Retirement/403b Smart Account (must meet eligibility requirements)

The Y is an Equal Opportunity Employer.