Cook \"Floater\" (FT) - Austin ELC

YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South; Hernando (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South is seeking a full-time Floater & Cook to prepare nutritious meals and snacks for our Early Learning Centers in Hernando, MS. You will deliver meals, maintain CACFP records, and manage purchases with a focus on safety and efficiency.

You will follow the Director's menu, uphold USDA/health department regulations, and help train staff in nutrition and food safety while maintaining organized production worksheets and inventory control.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to bend, reach and stand for long periods of time.
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification required (within 30 days of hire).
• Complete required New Employee Orientation and all training as assigned by the association.
• Must be reliable, punctual and responsible.
• Able to work independently, some shifts will occur without the direct supervision of the supervisor.
• Work experience in cooking and/or food preparation for multiple individuals, preferably in a childcare facility.
• Must obtain a valid Food Safety Certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Create home-style, nutritional meal plans within school menu and budget, and conform to state/federal requirements.
• Prepare meals/snacks for children and distribute to classrooms per health guidelines.
• Follow the Director-provided daily menu with USDA/licensing/health dept regulations.
• Maintain inventory of food and supplies and order as needed.
• Plan, prepare and serve attractive, nutritionally balanced meals for children and promote healthy eating.
• Use Production Worksheets to plan amounts of ingredients for the number served.
• Adhere to recipes to meet nutritional requirements (30% total fat).
• Ensure food supplies are securely stored.
• Keep kitchen and equipment clean per DHS standards and food safety practices.

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety

Manual Lifting 50 lbs

Tools

CPR/First Aid Certification

Food Safety Certification

Job description

PURPOSE OF POSITION

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the general supervision of the Director, the full-time Floater & Cook is responsible for preparing nutritious and appealing meals and snacks to our Early Learning Centers in compliance with the TN Department of Human Services & USDA. The cook is also responsible for the delivery of meals. The cook maintains records of purchases and records required by the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). This position involves extensive organizing, record keeping and time management.

Cook "Floater" (FT) - Austin ELC

Hernando, MS

Job Type

Full-time

PURPOSE OF POSITION

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the general supervision of the Director, the full-time Floater & Cook is responsible for preparing nutritious and appealing meals and snacks to our Early Learning Centers in compliance with the TN Department of Human Services & USDA. The cook is also responsible for the delivery of meals. The cook maintains records of purchases and records required by the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). This position involves extensive organizing, record keeping and time management.

Essential Functions

• Create home-style, nutritional meal plans in the boundaries of their school's menu and budget, as well as state and federal requirements.
• Prepare meals/snacks for children. Distribute food to the classrooms following appropriate health and safety guidelines, and policies.
• Follow the daily menu provided by the Director which incorporates USDA, licensing and/or health department regulations.
• Maintain inventory of food and supplies and order more when needed.
• Plan, prepare and serve attractive and nutritionally balanced meals for the children, promoting and reinforcing good nutritional habits; trying new foods, portion control and a balanced diet.
• Utilize Production Worksheets to plan proper amounts of ingredients to prepare menu items sufficient for the number of clients to be served.
• Adhere to ingredients, measurements and cooking methods as stated on the recipes to meet the nutritional requirements (maintain 30% total fat content of meals).
• Ensure that food supplies are securely stored.
• Clean and maintain kitchen, food service utensils, equipment, and food storage areas to standards mandated by the Tennessee Department of Human Services and best practices with regards to food safety and sanitation.

YMCA Leadership Competencies

• Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Y’s values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the Y’s efforts for all stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the Y. Serves as a community leader building collaborations based on trust and credibility to advance the Y’s mission and goals. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others.
• Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves staff at all levels in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.
• Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
• Behavioral Characteristics: Welcoming, Nurturing, Determined, Hopeful, and Genuine.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 21 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to bend, reach and stand for long periods of time.
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification required (within 30 days of hire).
• Complete required New Employee Orientation and all training as assigned by the association.
• Must be reliable, punctual and responsible.
• Able to work independently, some shifts will occur without the direct supervision of the supervisor.
• Work experience in cooking and/or food preparation for multiple individuals, preferably in a childcare facility.
• Must obtain a valid Food Safety Certification within 30 days of hire.

Work Schedule

Flexible work schedule required. Work schedules may vary per the needs of the specific Cordova Early Learning Center.

Work Environment And Physical Demands

• Climbing, sitting, standing, pushing, walking, kneeling, and stooping
• Some Exposure to the outdoor elements
• Exposure to electrical/mechanical mechanisms
• Exposure to some chemical elements
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South aims to provide quality and safe youth programs for all. We are committed to making a continuous effort to prevent the abuse of children: verbally, physically, emotionally and sexually. All allegations or suspicions of child abuse are taken seriously and will be reported to the State for investigation with full cooperation from the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South.

Salary Description

$14.00-$15.00