Kitchen Assistant ECC

OUR CULTURE:
At the Y, you can channel your passion into a lifelong career helping to deliver positive change. Every day, our staff – of all ages and from all walks of life – work to bridge the gaps in community needs by nurturing the potential of youth and teens, improving our community’s health and well-being, and providing support to our neighbors, by serving others, building strong relationships, and incorporating our YMCA values into our everyday work.

POSITION SUMMARY:

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. The Kitchen Assistant assists in the daily operations and meal services provided for youth in the Children’s Center. The Kitchen Assistant supports youth development by preparing and proving healthy and nutritious meals to children in YMCA programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Prepares a nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snack daily for the Children’s Center attendees in a commercial kitchen.
2. Maintains kitchen cleanliness and organization, following health, safety, and sanitation standards
3. Assists with menu planning, record-keeping, inventory and storage of food and equipment.
4. Demonstrate through action and interaction with staff, Y members and the public, the Four Character Development Principles of the YMCA: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
5. Attends staff meetings and training as required
6. Substitutes for Food Services Administrator as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least one year of experience in large quantity cooking or completion of a large quantity cooking course
• Must have a current TB test and Food Handler’s Permit
• Eligible for or holds BBP, First Aid, CPR/AED certifications
• Ability to multi-task and operate under tight deadlines for meal preparation
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds
• Proof of MMR vaccination is required for this position

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to clean equipment using cleaning and sanitizing agents
• The employee frequently is required to lift and carry up to 30 pounds, and spend extended amounts of time upright and moving around to complete tasks
• The employee must occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

The YMCA of the Inland Northwest commits to being an inclusive organization for all. Driven by our mission and values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility we actively work to close equity gaps for marginalized and underserved groups. We are inspired to elevate social justice issues facing our community, remove systemic barriers, welcome cultural diversity, and create equity for those in greatest need. Through collaboration with our diverse community partners together we work to effect meaningful change. In all things, we are dedicated to ensuring our Y is a safe, welcoming place for all people to be, belong, and become. The YMCA of the Inland Northwest provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants.

STARTING PAY: $17.00/hr

WHAT YOU GET FROM WORKING AT THE YMCA:

• Frequent opportunities to makes a difference in the lives of youth, adults, and senior members
• Free individual YMCA membership ( The happiest and most fulfilled Y staff are motivated to help others and want to be a part of something larger than themselves. Join our team! Come be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.

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