Part-Time Cook - Nourish Food Program

Description "Cooking is at once child's play and adult joy. And cooking done with care is an act of love." - Craig Claiborne

The YMCA is hiring a Part-Time Cook to prepare meal for the Nourish Program, our Child Nutrition initiative that provides free, healthy meals to kids in after-school and summer camp programs. This role includes preparing food, cooking meals, and maintaining a safe, sanitized kitchen environment. We’re looking for someone with food-service experience who is committed to delivering nutritious meals to youth in our community. Join us in making a meaningful impact by helping feed kids in need!

Location: Rock Island YMCA, 2715 30th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201

Weekly Hours Available: Up to 30 per week

Hours: Monday-Friday 6 am – 12 pm (hours may vary)

Rate of pay: $15 per hour

Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Director of Nourish, the general function of this position is to prepare meals for the Nourish Food Program. They will possess full knowledge of Y philosophy, workings of a program locations and groups, and understand character development as the chief mission of the Y and personally exhibits a commitment to this in all Y operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.

• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks at once.

• Experience with kitchen equipment - conventional/convection ovens, stove tops & warmers.

• Cook and prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables or preparing sauces).

• Strong time management to prepare meals efficiently.

• Attention to detail for food presentation and portion control.

• Adaptability to different menus and dietary restrictions.

• Clean up station and take care of leftover food.

• Assist the rest of the Nourish staff in the preparation for meal sites.

• Help with organizing and storing products on delivery days.

• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.

• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and program staff.

• Arrive to work on time with your nametag, proper attire, Y staff shirt, and a positive attitude.

• Work as a team with other Y staff members.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma is preferred.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform simple math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: CPR/AED/First Aid for infant, child and adult, Blood borne Pathogens, Child Abuse Prevention, and if driving for the YMCA a valid Driver’s License and valid Car Insurance. Food Sanitation Certification but be obtained within 90 days . Other trainings as assigned.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Employee Benefits:

Part Time employees receive:
YMCA Membership & Program Discounts: Free YMCA membership for employees and their families plus basic program discounts .

Contact Joe Moreno at View email address on aiapply.co with questions.