Teen Staff (EPA Clubhouse - Kitchen)

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION
Teen Staff - Kitchen (East Palo Alto Clubhouse)

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 East Palo Alto, CA and will report to the assigned Department Leader. 

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Guide memorable tour for donors, families and large groups as needed 
• Prepare/heat up meals 
• Track meals during dinner distribution per our food program guidelines 
• Clean up after all snack and dinner distribution 
• Maintain cleanliness of the clubhouse
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned
• Support with facilitation of Culinary classes

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 academic probation, teen staff are only allowed to work a max of 5 hours a week until they reach a GPA of 2.0 
• Punctuality - communicate absences or tardiness
• Professionalism - keep cell phone use to a minimum (emergencies and breaks)
• Positive - willing to take direction from BGCP staff, chefs, and cooks
• Responsible - must be aware of your surroundings. 
• Safety - The kitchen can be very dangerous (fire, knives, etc.) No dangling jewelry or rings. Must wear non-absorbent clothing (no sweats, sweatshirts, pajamas, etc.). Must wear slip-resistant shoes (no open toed shoes, sandals, slippers, crocs with holes). Long hair must be tied back or in a hat. Hairnets will be provided if necessary.
• Energetic - willing to work in a hot, fast-paced environment
• Flexibility - must be able to work as part of a team with various tasks (dishwashing, cleaning of kitchen and kitchen equipment, organization of food and equipment, basic knife work and food preparation, serving and plating food, breaking down and removing cardboard.)
• Strong written/verbal communication-skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; and some stooping, kneeling, bending at the waist, reaching overhead, crouching, squatting, and/or crawling. The role also requires significant fine finger dexterity and near vision acuity. The position may require lifting or carrying objects up to 40 pounds. Generally, the job requires approximately 100% walking or standing. The work environment noise level is typically moderate but may occasionally be louder. All requirements are subject to reasonable accommodations.

LOCATION

East Palo Alto, CA 

WORK SCHEDULE

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

8 hour shifts available on school holidays and weekends when available

COMPENSATION

• Employment Status: Part Time-Non Exempt
• Pay Range: $18.65 per hour
• Sick Time: Part-time employees accrue sick time at a rate of 1 hour for every 20 hours worked, and may use up to 40 hours per year
• Contributing to a thriving community for youth growth: Beyond measure

As part of the hiring process, BGCP requires candidates to complete a Checkr background check.

Disclaimer: The above declarations are not intended to be an "all-inclusive" list of all duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

BGCP is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic or combination of characteristics protected under applicable law. BGCP is dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity. We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for positions within our organization.