McDonald YMCA Chef

Chef Position

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. We're looking for a Chef to lead our Y Achievers Culinary program as well as create dishes and other meals for senior and volunteer events. This position will work with other kitchen staff to ensure that your kitchen runs effectively, and they have to be experts at ensuring food quality and maintaining kitchen equipment.

Essential Functions:

• Planning menus
• Cooking
• Create new recipes
• Ensures compliance with sanitation regulations
• Lead the kitchen staff
• Ordering food from suppliers
• Delegate tasks to kitchen staff
• Oversee inventory control and place orders
• Using and cleaning kitchen equipment
• Assisting with menu pricing
• Creating new dishes and planning menus
• Ensures food quality guidelines are followed
• Familiarity with sanitation regulations
• Kitchen management
• Ongoing awareness of culinary trends
• Oversee all aspects of cooking
• Stay abreast with industry trends
• Attend all staff meetings
• Following safety guidelines for applying chemicals and using equipment
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

YMCA Competencies (Leader):

• Values- Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values.
• Inclusion- Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
• Relationships- Builds rapport and relates well to others.
• Communication- Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.
• Developing Others- Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
• Quality Results- Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
• Project Management- Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings.

Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age.
• Certifications: ASHI Basic Life Support (ASHI CPR Pro), First Aid.
• High school graduate or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred.
• Previous experience working in specialty area.
• Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.

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. Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings. Will require outdoor work during the summer months. May be required to lift up to 20 pounds.

Mission:

To put Christian principles into practice through programs, services and relationships that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Areas of Impact:

The YMCA is an organization that serves all people, from all backgrounds and all walks of life. Our purpose is to strengthen community. Our areas of impact include:

• Youth Development: Empowering young people to reach their full potential.
• Healthy Living: Improving individual and community well-being.
• Social Responsibility: Providing support and inspiring action in our communities.

Our Culture:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.

• We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.
• We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.
• We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.
• We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.
• We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other reasonable association duties and will be responsible for implementation of the policies, procedures and standards established by the Metropolitan Board, the branch Board of Managers and the Association Leadership. Job descriptions are reviewed periodically and may be revised at the discretion of management. This job description is not a written or implied contract.