Foodservice Cook

Cook Position at The YMCA of Metro Atlanta
As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we're looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state.
At the Y, we're an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone -- especially children -- experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities.
Reporting directly to the Center Manager, the Cook is responsible for the preparation and service of meals and the implementation of the food service program in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and Child and Adult Care Food Program and USDA guidelines.
Receive and store food.
Keep inventory of foods and utensils and equipment.
Maintain the required CACFP Daily Menu and Food Service Records.
Comply with all sanitation and safety codes.
Assist with serving meals according to time schedules.
Serve meals in an attractive manner.
Wear mandated attire (white uniform, enclosed, skid-free shoes), hair net, apron, manicured, short nails (free of colored nail polish) and gloves when handling food products.
Maintain sanitation and cleanliness in the food service area.
Compare food delivery invoices to food and supplies delivered.
Store food and supplies properly.
Clean kitchen equipment.
Discard unused foods that were served.
Cover food before serving to units.
Food preparation should have knowledge about food preparation and should be able to contribute to industrial-or institutional scale food handling and prep.
Food safety knowledge in this role, food handler should be well-versed in best practices for safe handling and transportation of food to prevent spoilage and other contamination.
the food handlers should have a thorough understanding of cleaning and sanitation.
Physical fitness food handler may need and must be able to perform repetitive or strenuous task during food preparation, so they should possess a high level of stamina.
High school diploma and/or GED equivalent
~Must be able to pass all required background checks (which may include fingerprinting) and drug screens

Ergonomics: Must be able to stand for long periods of time, move about the kitchen and site as needed, and lift up to 30lbs.
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening, motor vehicle record (MVR) and reference check according to company policy.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.