Kitchen/Cook Assistant - Camp Willson

1. Thinks, communicates and behaves as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff and members when it comes to desired staff behaviors; promotes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all job-related functions.

2. Prepares and cooks food for meals and special events according to established menu; cleans kitchen and dining hall after meals.

3. Implements quality control program that provides all groups with the highest quality of meal service, within established guidelines.

4. Oversees the health and safety of the food service operation including, but not limited to: compliance with all Health Department requirements; daily cleanliness of kitchen and dining hall, including storage areas and refrigeration units

5. Provides exemplary service to all participants in our Center and responds to their needs in timely and polite manner.

6. Works with individual participants in accommodating special dietary needs.

7. Works cooperatively with all program staff, directors and vendors to best meet the needs of all staff and participants

8. Acts as the food service director in his/her absence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• HS diploma preferred and at least 1 year of experience in food service or catering environment.

• Passionate belief in the Ys cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all people and finding ways to help and support our neighbors.

• Understanding of the nature and purpose of the YMCA and the respective roles of volunteers and staff.

• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

• Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others.

• Ability to foster a collaborative team approach to solving challenging situations.