Cook

Cook Position

The Cook is responsible for preparing and distributing meals; maintenance of food storage; and custodial services of kitchen, dishes, and food appropriation. This position requires face-to-face leadership, with shift Monday - Friday between 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

Essential Functions:

• Prepares and distributes meals
• Maintains stored food in accordance with State of Michigan Health Regulations
• Cleans all utensils used in food preparation and food services
• Cleans kitchen facility in accordance with State of Michigan Health Regulations

Performs any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids.

Compensation: $14.35 - $17.93; Non-Exempt, Part-Time (up to 25 hours/week)

Part-Time Benefits:

• Free YMCA Individual Membership
• 12% retirement contribution upon eligibility, learn more here.
• 403(b) retirement savings account
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program and resources for you and your family
• Community Discounts, and more!

Qualifications:

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED); one to three months restaurant or cafeteria cooking experience, or related cooking volume experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to prepare foods for special groups (i.e., people with eating disorders, diabetes, or food allergies; and vegetarians, etc.) Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles. Ability and desire to work with children. YMCA experience preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration:

• ServSafe Certification
• First aid certification required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required
• Blood borne pathogens training required upon hire
• State of Michigan criminal background clearance (ICHAT)

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or scheduled form.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, and walk for prolonged periods of time and over great distances. The employee is regularly required to lift 50 lbs or more repetitively throughout the day. Repetitive stooping and bending with frequent lifting of light and heavy objects required. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is regularly required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat/cold.

Travel: 0-5% of local travel within the state of Michigan; occasional out-of-state travel may be required for educational conferences or training.