Teen Staff - Kitchen

POSITION
Teen Staff (East Palo Alto)

OUR MISSION
To empower the youth in our community with equitable access to social, academic, and career opportunities to thrive

OUR VISION
All youth grow up to lead fulfilling lives fueled by their passions, talents, and a love of learning

OUR CORE VALUES
Curiosity, Respect, Ownership, Ganas, Unity, Equity

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula (BGCP) proudly stands as the largest expanded learning provider in San Mateo County, dedicated to empowering 6,700 TK-College students across 30 sites from East Palo Alto to Daly City. We believe that talent is equally distributed across Silicon Valley, but opportunity is not, so we are committed to ensuring that socio-economically disadvantaged students have equitable access to the opportunities that will help them thrive in school and beyond. Students benefit from high-quality academic programs, captivating enrichment activities, and access to critical mental health services. With support from our staff, Board, and broader Team BGCP community, we strive to make our community a great place for all kids to grow up.

POSITION OVERVIEW
Teen Staff are expected to establish a positive relationship with club members. Staff are to help youth develop problem-solving skills and support youth to overcome obstacles that interfere with academic success. As a staff member of BGCP, you are expected to communicate and disperse information about upcoming events and activities to members and the public. Staff will keep track of programs, membership data for reports, and complete other administrative tasks as assigned by Clubhouse Leader/Staff. 

This role is located at East Palo Alto Clubhouse in Palo Alto, CA and will report to the assigned Department Leader. 

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Chef in preparing daily student meals 


• Track meals during dinner distribution per our food program guidelines


• Kitchen cleaning


• Support the Chef in preparing food for events


• Maintain cleanliness of the Clubhouse


• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum GPA of 2.5 for the duration of the academic year. while employed with BGCP 


• Attend all professional development classes 


• Attend all Teen Staff training 


• Work no more than the hours outlined on your work permit. If put on probation, teen staff are only allowed to work a max of 5 hours a week until they reach a GPA of 2.0 


• Punctuality 


• Professionalism 


• Positive 


• Responsible 


• Energetic 


• Strong written/verbal communication-skills

LOCATION

East Palo Alto Clubhouse - Palo Alto, CA

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday – Friday, working no more than the hours outlined on your work permit. 

COMPENSATION

• Employment Status: Part Time-Non Exempt


• Pay Range: $18.20 per hour


• Contributing to a thriving community for youth growth: Beyond measure

As part of the hiring process, BGCP requires candidates to complete a LiveScan fingerprinting, background check, and tuberculosis (TB) test.