Head Cook

Head Cook

The YMCA of Greater Erie is looking to hire a part-time Head Cook for our meals program at YMCA of Greater Erie. Are you able to be effective working in a self-motivated environment, passionate about the community and helping others? Do you enjoy working with food in a kitchen environment? Do you want to have your weekends free? If so, please read on!

This position pays $11.38 - $14.23/hour.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PART-TIME HEAD COOK

As a Head Cook, you will be responsible for the supervision and preparation of all meals, maintaining quality foods and comply with all federal CACFP regulations and recordkeeping. Always conscientious, you provide proper sanitation and housekeeping in your designated work areas. You are careful to follow food safety procedures at all times!

You are friendly and patient as you assist community members with the distribution and/or new enrollment of participants into the YMCA Food Program. As a key liaison between the community and the YMCA, you keep this good rapport going as you communicate with participants in the program with a friendly and welcoming attitude.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A PART-TIME HEAD COOK

• Minimum of two years' experience as a cook
• High school diploma or GED, preferred.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Act 33, Act 34 and FBI clearances to comply the Child Protective Services Act.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include completion of: New Employee Orientation, Mandated Reporter, Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; Working with Program Volunteers; Pediatric CPR/ First Aid/ AED; Bloodborne Pathogens, and other OSHA required trainings, Fire & Water Safety Training

Are you a people person who especially enjoys working with food? Do you have a basic understanding of meal preparation and food sanitation protocols? Are you patient and able to remain calm when stressed? Do you enjoy interacting with a diverse population? If so, you might just be perfect for this Head Cook position!

PART-TIME WORK SCHEDULE

The typical schedule for this part-time position is 30 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

ABOUT YMCA OF GREATER ERIE

We are a nonprofit organization with a focus on healthy living, social responsibility, and youth development. Our cause is to strengthen the community. We serve a diverse population of men, women, and children with an emphasis on families. Our membership is 21 million strong and spread across more than 2,600 Y associations nationwide. Here, locally, our four membership branches, outdoor recreation center, nine early and school-age education program centers, and community outreach programs serve more than 35,000.

We value our people. Working for us means you'll enjoy a great work-life balance and be treated with respect. We offer competitive wage and benefit packages for full and part-time employees. We truly believe that the YMCA is for all people, and that shows in our staffing. Here, you will be able to put your experiences, abilities, and energy to work as you impact the lives of those around you.

Some of the benefits that we offer, depending on your position and schedule, include health & dental insurance, disability and life insurance, a funded retirement plan, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), a free YMCA membership, discounted program fees including childcare, and a flexible work schedule. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you to use and expand your child development knowledge, apply today!