Cook, YMCA Child Development Center - Oklahoma City, OK

YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City seeks a dedicated Cook to manage food service for classrooms, ensuring a clean and nurturing environment aligned with health department regulations. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and at least 6 months of kitchen experience to provide excellent service to children and families.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Minimum of 6 months experience working in a kitchen.
• Must possess written and spoken English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for dividing food into serving dishes for classrooms.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
• Ensure compliance with health and licensing regulations.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Food Handlers Certification

PR/CPR Certification

Job description

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• The Cook is responsible for dividing the food (breakfast and lunch) into serving dishes for classrooms.
• Responsibilities include but are not limited to; providing a clean safe and secure environment by cleaning the kitchen, sweep the floors, mop, windows, laundry, as well as maintaining positive relations and communications with families, partnership agencies and program staff.
• Ensures that the cleanliness of the kitchen meets program standards as well as Oklahoma Department of Human Service Licensing Regulations, N.A.E.Y.C. guideline, Oklahoma City/County Health Department and the Federal School Lunch licensing regulations.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess a command of spoken and written English to serve as a language role model.
• Must be certified by the Red Cross in PR/CPR, AED, O2, and First Aid.
• Obtain Food Handlers Certification and update as needed.
• Follow Child Abuse Report Guidelines.
• Meet all Health Department Guidelines.
• Meet all Oklahoma Department of Human Service Licensing Regulations.
• Minimum of 6 months experience working in a kitchen.
• Excellent organizational skills required.
• Ability to provide a positive, nurturing environment for children required.
• Ability to be flexible in assignment and work hours.
• Ability to provide superior customer service required.