Seasonal Kitchen Assistant

The
Food Service/Kitchen Assistant position assists with food service for staff and campers and supports safety and cleanliness of the kitchen. The Food Service team works to manage all aspects of food preparation including cooking and serving food and dishwashing. Prior restaurant or food service experience is a plus but not required.

Salary is $365 per week with on-site housing and meals provided

• Competitive salaries reflecting your skills and experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees, plus wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays, with flexible work hours for work-life balance.
• 403(b) plan with company contributions for eligible employees after 2 years of service.
• Continuous learning opportunities through workshops and training programs.
• Supportive work environment valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Discounts on programs
  , employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events.

• Preparing food for cooking and/or presentation
• Assisting cooks in serving food
• Utilize a variety of cooking techniques: baking, sautéing, grilling, steaming, frying etc.
• Use a variety of kitchen equipment (i.e. slicer, ovens, griddles, mixers, knives, etc.)
• Dishwashing
• Stocking and rotating inventory
• Following and maintain health department standards for food service
• Maintaining temperature logs on all refrigerators/freezers
• Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen
• Pitching in wherever needed to support a great experience for our campers and staff
• Other duties as assigned

• Must be 18 years or older and have a high school diploma
• Food Service or Cooking experience is a great plus, but NOT required
• Must have ability to follow oral & written instructions
• Willingness to be trained in operating kitchen equipment and follow food service sanitation practices
• Be able to have and maintain positive relationships with all customers from point of contact
• Must be able to stand on feet for extended period of time; walk stairs; lift up to 50lbs.

Support the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:

• Report any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor.
• Follow all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children.
• Report any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor.
• Complete all child abuse prevention training as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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