Cook

Overview

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

SUMMARY
Resident Camp Cooks assist the Food Services Director in all camp food services for camp staff and guests. They'll lead shifts and work alongside the kitchen team to prepare and serve meals, as well as take part in dishwashing and maintaining overall cleanliness of the kitchen. Our kitchen staff take part in trainings with other members of the program teams and will get training in their department and their specific kitchen position. This is a crucial role in providing delicious and healthy camp meals in a highly organized manner. All members of the kitchen team will be supervised by the Food Services Director and perform other duties as assigned.

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WHAT YOU'LL GET FROM WORKING AT THE Y

• Individual membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs. 25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff

Compensation: $22.10-23.50/hr DOE


Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrates knowledge about food safety and follows all food and safety regulations.
• Prepares and serves food to guests and staff.
• Transports food and supplies as needed.
• Ensures proper rotation of food and supplies.
• Maintains temperature logs.
• Maintains high standards of cleanliness.
• Maintains security of kitchen.
• Reports the need for any equipment repair to the Food Services Director.
• Relates to county health officials, food suppliers, guests, and staff in a positive and productive manner.
• May supervise food service personnel as directed during Food Services Director's absence.
• Attends kitchen staff meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a commercial kitchen at a seasonal residential camp.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift products and supplies. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a part-time, shift position. Shifts vary depending on group needs. Working nights and weekend shifts may be required.


TRAVEL
All travel required for work will be done by YMCA Authorized Drivers.

Code of Conduct for Applicants

All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.

Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization's abuse risk management standards.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• 18 years of age or older.
• 1 year or more related experience or training preferred.
• Current Washington State Food Handlers Card.*
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Six months or more related experience or training preferred.
• Ability to understand and communicate basic directions verbally in English.

* At hire, or at earliest possible training.

Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Current state-approved first aid certification.*
• Current state-approved CPR certification.*
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
• Ability to speak any language in addition to English.

MISSION STATEMENT
Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.

OUR VALUES

• Respect
• Responsibility
• Honesty
• Caring
• Passion for Excellence

YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system.