Assistant Cook

YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta; Collins (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The YMCA Collins Early Learning Center is seeking an Assistant Cook to support the kitchen team in meal preparation and service, ensuring CACFP compliance and safe food handling.

You will follow Head Start guidelines, maintain sanitary conditions, assist with inventory, and help implement timely meal service for children and staff. Strong attention to cleanliness and teamwork are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of meal preparation experience.
• Must obtain ServSafe Certification within 30 days of employment.
• Must pass background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of meals and food service according to CACFP/Head Start standards.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and inventory of foods and utensils.
• Maintain sanitation and safety codes in the kitchen.
• Assist with serving meals according to time schedules and menu substitutions as needed.
• Ensure proper food handling, hygiene, and clean appearance of staff and area.
• Store and discard foods properly, wash dishes and kitchen equipment.

Skills

Food prep

Food safety

Cleanliness

Stamina

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Under the supervision of the Lead Cook, the Assistant Cook will assist the Cook in 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES: (including, but not limited to):

• Assist in the preparation of purchase orders according to established procedures.
• Assist with receiving and storing food.
• Assist with inventory of foods and utensils and equipment.
• Assist in the maintenance of required CACFP Daily Menu and Food Service Record.
• Comply with all sanitation and safety codes.
• Assist with serving meals according to time schedules.
• Assist in making menu substitutions when needed following established procedures.
• 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.
• Wash dishes, pots, pans, etc.
• Clean kitchen equipment.
• Store clean dishes, pots, pans, etc. according to guidelines.
• Discard unused foods that were served.
• Cover food before serving to units.

Additional Skills:

• 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.
• Attention – to cleanliness-workplace safety and cleanliness are also essential in preventing contamination and illness; 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.
• Teamwork – Work with other team members, team collaboration and communication are necessary.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have high school diploma and/or GED equivalent
• At least one year’s experience in preparing meals
• Must have be able to obtain within 30 days of employment a ServSafe Certification
• Must be able to pass background check (which may including fingerprinting) and drug test

ERGONOMICS:

Must be able to stand for long periods of time, move easily around the kitchen and site as needed, and lift up to 30 lbs.

Employment and Benefits package for this job posting is offered through Early Childhood Development Co., LLC, whose sole managing member is the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.

Employment Requirement:

• 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.

• Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.

This job posting is subject to change at any time.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta offers excellent benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence. The opportunities to serve are vast, and we’re looking for like minded people, who share our values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY to join us and do their best work.

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.

Location:

YMCA Collins Early Learning Center