Cook

YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA Individual Membership

12% retirement contribution uponelig

403(b) retirement savings account

Ongoing training and development

Employee Assistance Program

Community Discounts

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is seeking a part-time Cook to prepare and distribute meals, maintain food storage, and handle kitchen custodial tasks. Shifts run Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This role requires a High school diploma or GED and 1–3 months of restaurant or cafeteria cooking experience; ServSafe, First Aid, CPR, and background checks may be required. Up to 25 hours per week, with benefits including a free YMCA membership and retirement options.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–3 months restaurant/cafeteria cooking experience or related training.
• Ability to interact with people of diverse backgrounds and ages; ability to work with children.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and distributes meals.
• Maintains stored food per Michigan health regulations.
• Cleans utensils and kitchen equipment.
• Cleans and maintains the kitchen facility.
• Performs other duties to ensure smooth operation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Food preparation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Cook is responsible for preparing and distributing meals; maintenance of food storage; and custodial services of kitchen, dishes, and food appropriation. This position requires face-to-face leadership, with shift Monday - Friday between 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares and distributes meals
• Maintains stored food in accordance with State of Michigan Health Regulations
• Cleans all utensils used in food preparation and food services
• Cleans kitchen facility in accordance with State of Michigan Health Regulations

Performs any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids

COMPENSATION

$14.35 - $17.93 ; Non-Exempt, Part-Time (up to 25 hours/week)

PART-TIME BENEFITS:

• Free YMCA Individual Membership
• 12% retirement contribution upon eligibility, learn more here.
• 403(b) retirement savings account
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program and resources for you and your family
• Community Discounts, and more!

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED); one to three months restaurant or cafeteria cooking experience, or related cooking volume experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to prepare foods for special groups (i.e., people with eating disorders, diabetes, or food allergies; and vegetarians, etc.) Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles. Ability and desire to work with children. YMCA experience preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION

• ServSafe Certification
• First aid certification required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required
• Blood borne pathogens training required upon hire
• State of Michigan criminal background clearance (ICHAT)

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment and 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.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or scheduled form.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, and walk for prolonged periods of time and over great distances. The employee is regularly required to lift 50 lbs or more repetitively throughout the day. Repetitive stooping and bending with frequent lifting of light and heavy objects required. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is regularly required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat/cold.

TRAVEL

0-5% of local travel within the state of Michigan; occasional out-of-state travel may be required for educational conferences or training.