Food Aide- PT

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is seeking staff to support the daily food service operations for childcare meals. You will assist in the preparation and serving of meals, help maintain a clean kitchen, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Duties include temperature checks, dishwashing, and organizing storage with FIFO labeling. The role requires knowledge of quality food preparation, the ability to follow oral and written instructions, and adherence to Department of Public

Qualifications

• Must meet Department of Public Health requirements.
• Must have knowledge and experience of quality food preparation.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Check food temperatures 3 times before serving.
• Wash dishes after all meals.
• Clean refrigerator weekly.
• Clean cabinets weekly.
• Sweep and mop storage area daily.
• Keep kitchen and storage area orderly.
• Prepare breakfast, lunch and snack for children to eat family style.

Skills

Food preparation

Follow oral and written instructions

Education

Food Handlers Certificate

Job description

Under the supervision of the Site Director, assist in the general operation of the food service program in the preparation and serving of meals along with the maintenance of a clean kitchen.Scope of Responsibilities:Check food temperatures 3 times before servingWash dishes after all mealsCleans refrigerator weeklyClean cabinets weeklySweeps and mops storage area dailyKeep kitchen and storage area in an orderly manner.Clean refrigerator before each incoming food order.Organize storage area, labels incoming items (use first in, first out method).Prepare breakfast, lunch and snack for children to eat family style.Attends all service training given by nutritionist.Assist with enforcement of food service rules.Assist in inventory of food, equipment, and supplies.Must meet Department of Public Health requirements. Must have knowledge and experience of quality food preparation. Must have the ability to follow oral and written instructions. Food Handlers must be earned within 7 days of employment. Food Sanitation Certificate must be earned within 6 months of employment.