Food Service Cook I

YWCA York; York (York County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

YWCA York is seeking a Food Service Cook I to support the Food Service Manager in planning menus, preparing, and serving meals under CACFP guidelines at YWCA York and Camp Cann-Edi-On in York, PA. The role emphasizes food safety, cleanliness, and ServSafe certification, contributing to a diverse and mission-driven workplace.

The position is full-time and on-site, offering competitive pay and benefits while supporting the organization’s commitment to ending racism and empowering women.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; with 1–2 years of related experience and/or training.
• Current ServSafe Certification or willingness to obtain it.
• Knowledge of CACFP standards and ability to prepare meals accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Create balanced CACFP-compliant menus and post them as required.
• Prepare and distribute meals for children, staff, and campers.
• Assist with meeting dietary requirements and food safety procedures.
• Maintain clean and organized kitchen and food prep areas.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

GED or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

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Food Service Cook I

Full Time York, PA, US

Position Summary

The Food Service Cook I supports the Food Service Manager in planning menus, preparing, and serving food for YWCA York and Camp Cann-Edi-On in accordance with the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The Food Service Cook I is also responsible for maintaining a clean work area that complies with food service regulations. All YWCA York staff are expected to be dedicated to creating a diverse, fair, inclusive, and mission-driven workplace environment, helping the YWCA achieve its goals of ending racism and empowering women.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create balanced menus according to CACFP guidelines and post them as required.
• Food preparation and distribution for children, staff, and campers.
• Comply with special dietary requirements.
• Assist with delivering off-site foods, room meals, and stocking supplies as needed.
• Receive, organize, and rotate vendor deliveries and inventory as needed.
• Responsible for washing dishes related to food preparation and serving according to regulations.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean work environment, including sinks, countertops, stovetops, equipment, sweeping and mopping floors, emptying trash, etc.
• Must maintain ServSafe Certification.
• Supervise the Camp Can-Edi-On kitchen area during the day camp summer program.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); with one to two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current ServSafe Certification or willingness to fulfill the requirements to obtain a ServSafe Certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to prepare meals compliant with the Child and Adult Care Food Program standards.
• Follows safety and security procedures
• Adjusts to changes in the work environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication abilities
• High level of discretion, confidentiality, and cultural competence
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines

YWCA York Requirements

• Must support the YWCA mission to eliminate racism and empower women
• Clearances required: PA Criminal Background Check, Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprinting (or waiver affidavit)

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• May require driving in inclement weather
• Frequent standing and walking
• Occasionally may need to lift supplies up to 50 pounds
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Medical, dental, vision, and retirement plan options
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and family-friendly workplace practices
• Professional development and training opportunities

YWCA York is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and seek employees who represent the clients and community we serve. Therefore, we strongly encourage women, people of color, multilingual individuals, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.