Centerpoint YMCA Assistant Kitchen Manager

YMCA of Southwestern Indiana; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The CenterPoint Energy YMCA is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help run a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen serving youth and community members. You will assist with meal prep, service, packaging, and catering support while upholding health codes and YMCA standards.

Ideal candidates will have some catering/food service experience, a ServSafe certification, and the ability to work evenings and weekends. A valid driver's license may be required for deliveries and vehicle operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years of catering and/or food service experience preferred.
• Current ServSafe certification or ability to obtain certification within the required timeframe.
• Working knowledge of commercial kitchen operations, food preparation, sanitation, and food safety practices.
• Ability to work approximately 20 hours per week, including required evening and weekend hours.
• Valid driver’s license; must be able to operate YMCA-owned or leased vehicles.
• Excellent communication and professional interactions with participants, families, staff, and partners.
• Strong commitment to the YMCA’s mission and core values.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment in line with health codes.
• Assist with preparation, service, and distribution of meals for youth and participants.
• Support catering services including food preparation, packaging, setup, service, and cleanup.
• Perform deep cleaning of kitchen and facility twice weekly to meet cleaning standards.
• Assist with food deliveries and inventory as needed, ensuring proper storage and rotation.
• Adhere to CACFP guidelines and meal patterns where applicable.
• Follow safety procedures and report any concerns to supervisors.

Skills

Food safety

Kitchen operations

Communication

Driver's license

Independence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Child Abuse Prevention training

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:The CenterPoint Energy Kitchen Assistant, under the direction of the Food Services Director, supports the YMCA of Southwestern Indiana’s food service operations by maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment that meets all applicable health code and food safety standards. This position assists with the preparation, service, and distribution of nutritious meals and food products for youth and participants at the CenterPoint Energy YMCA and other YMCA meal sites. The Kitchen Assistant will also support YMCA catering services, including food preparation, packaging, setup, service, and cleanup as needed. This position plays an important role in providing quality food services to the community and is expected to follow and uphold the mission, values, and standards of the YMCA of Southwestern Indiana, Inc.OUR CULTURE:Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Adhere to policies related to boundaries with youth.Complete required abuse risk management training.Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising youth.Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.Monitor cleanliness and safety of the kitchen and food storage areas, including but not limited to running dishwashers, sweep, mop, trash, cleaning ovens and hard surfacesProvide deep cleaning to kitchen and facility twice weekly to ensure compliance with cleaning standards of health department and other regulatorsAs needed, assist CenterPoint YMCA Food Services Director with Procuring, Preparing, and storing food products in compliance with ServSafe safety practices as neededAs needed, accept, verify and sign for food deliveries in the absence of the Kitchen Manager when necessaryAs needed, assist Food Services Director in the maintenance, inventory and delivery of all required suppliesCACFP COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:Follow all applicable USDA, Indiana Department of Education, CACFP, and YMCA policies and procedures related to meal preparation, service, food safety, sanitation, and recordkeeping.Prepare, portion, package, serve, and distribute meals in accordance with approved CACFP meal patterns, menus, serving sizes, meal service times, and food safety requirements.Assist with accurate meal counts and required meal service documentation at all designated YMCA CACFP meal sites.Ensure CACFP meals are properly stored, transported, and served in accordance with food safety, temperature-control, and program requirements.Assist with maintaining accurate food inventory and ensuring CACFP food products are properly received, stored, labeled, rotated, and used.Maintain required CACFP records and documentation as directed by the Food Services Director or CACFP Director and cooperate with program monitoring visits and regulatory inspections.Complete required CACFP and food safety training and promptly report food safety concerns, compliance issues, or other program concerns to the Food Services Director or CACFP Director.Perform other CACFP-related duties as assigned.WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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.The employee must have the ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.Must be able to maneuver around, under and behind large pieces of industrial kitchen equipment safelyThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to noisy.QUALIFICATIONS:Ability and willingness to work approximately 20 hours per week, including required evening and weekend hours.High school diploma or equivalent required.Minimum of two years of catering and/or food service experience preferred.Current ServSafe certification or ability to obtain certification within the required timeframe.Working knowledge of commercial kitchen operations, food preparation, sanitation, and food safety practices.Ability to work independently, manage assigned responsibilities with appropriate initiative, and follow established procedures and direction.Valid driver’s license required; must be at least 21 years of age and meet YMCA requirements to operate YMCA-owned or leased vehicles.General knowledge of the YMCA’s mission, values, and community-focused programs, with the ability to represent the YMCA positively to participants, families, partners, and the community.Willingness and ability to communicate professionally and positively with parents, participants, staff, facility officials, and community partners.Must successfully complete required Child Abuse Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogens, and New Employee Orientation training prior to or upon beginning work with consumers, as applicable.Demonstrated commitment to the YMCA’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Faith.