Kitchen Assistant

Job Description

This position supports the work of Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the guidance and supervision of the Childcare Director, the Kitchen Cook Assistant is responsible for assisting the cook in providing healthy meals in a clean, safe, enjoyable and positive environment.

Qualifications

At least 18 years of age.

Alarm/Emergency Procedures training within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter.

CPR, First Aid and Child Abuse Prevention training within 90 days of hire and biannually thereafter.

New Employee Orientation within 90 days of hire.

Be certified or have the ability to become certified in Safe Serve procedures.

Essential Functions

The Kitchen Cook Assistant is expected to fulfill the following functions:

• Assist in special functions related to Y events such as mandatory meetings and events.

• Assist in the preparation of food for the childcare program or other Y programs, meetings and events.

• Perform pre-serving set up in the youth center at mealtimes.

• Daily kitchen clean up and sanitization.

• Input & track milk program.

• Follow all safety guidelines and methods for food preparation, cooking, thawing and storing.

• Be prepared to step in as lead cook when needed.

• Maintain a clean, organized, safe and sanitary kitchen always following Wyoming Department of Health protocols to ensure the kitchen is ready for pop-in Health Inspections at any given time.

• Assist with menu planning and inputting on the computer.

• Assist with grocery shopping (ordering, picking up, and organizing).

In addition to the essential duties and responsibilities, Kitchen Cook Assistant will:

• Pursue/participate in ongoing training.

• Participate in the annual campaign by giving, campaigning or both.

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