Kitchen Cook

YMCA
Hourly
$18.00
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Job Description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.  Under the guidance and supervision of the Childcare Director, the Kitchen Cook is responsible for taking the lead in providing healthy meals in a clean, safe, enjoyable and positive environment.

Qualifications

At least 18 years of age.

Alarm/Emergency Procedures training within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter.

CPR, First Aid and Child Abuse Prevention training within 90 days of hire and biannually thereafter.

New Employee Orientation within 90 days of hire.

Be certified or have the ability to become certified in Safe Serve procedures.

Essential Functions

The Kitchen Cook is expected to fulfill the following functions:

Plan menus for childcare.

Prepare food daily to maintain freshness.

Purchase food for childcare and maintain a budget.

Order and track milk program.

Modify recipes to ensure meals are healthy.

Become certified and follow Safe Serve procedures.

Follow all safety guidelines and methods for food preparation, cooking, thawing and storing.

Follow all sanitary and anti-bacterial guidelines in the kitchen area in regard to hand washing, counter and cookware cleanliness and head/facial hair. 

Maintain a clean, organized, safe and sanitary kitchen at all times following Wyoming Department of Health protocols to ensure the kitchen is ready for pop-in Health Inspections at any given time.

In addition to the essential duties and responsibilities, Kitchen Cook will:

Pursue/participate in ongoing training

Participating in the annual campaign by giving, campaigning or both