Food Service / Kitchen Assistant

Ymcachicago; Ingleside (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking part-time Food Service/Kitchen Assistants to join their dynamic team. In this role, you'll assist with food preparation, serving, and maintaining a clean kitchen environment for staff and campers. With a starting salary of $17 per hour, there are opportunities for growth within the organization. The company values its employees and offers numerous perks, including health insurance, flexible work hours, and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about food service and enjoy working in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

403(b) Plan

Continuous Learning Opportunities

Discounts on Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Company-Sponsored Events

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma.
• Food service experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for cooking and presentation.
• Assist cooks in serving food and maintaining kitchen cleanliness.
• Utilize various cooking techniques and kitchen equipment.

Skills

Food Service Experience

Cooking Techniques

Ability to Follow Instructions

Customer Relationship Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

YMCA Camp Duncan
Ingleside, IL 60041, USA

Description

YMCA Camp Duncan located in Volo, IL is hiring part-time Food Service/Kitchen Assistants.

The Food Service/Kitchen Assistant position assists with food service for staff and campers and supports safety and cleanliness of the kitchen. The Food Service team works to manage all aspects of food preparation including cooking and serving food and dishwashing. Prior restaurant or food service experience is a plus but not required.

Salary starts at $17.00 per hour with opportunities to grow within the organization.

Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including:

We offer salaries that reflect your skills, experience, and the value you bring to our team.

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans for eligible employees, along with access to wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.

Generous paid time off (PTO), including paid holidays. We also offer flexible work hours to help you balance your personal and professional life.

403(b) plan with company contributions after 2 years of service to help you plan for your future.

Opportunities for continuous learning through workshops and training programs.

A supportive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected.

Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing food for cooking and/or presentation
• Assisting cooks in serving food
• Utilizing a variety of cooking techniques: baking, sautéing, grilling, steaming, frying, etc.
• Using a variety of kitchen equipment (i.e. slicer, ovens, griddles, mixers, knives, etc.)
• Dishwashing
• Stocking and rotating inventory
• Following and maintaining health department standards for food service
• Maintaining temperature logs on all refrigerators/freezers
• Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen
• Pitching in wherever needed to support a great experience for our campers and staff
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older and have a high school diploma
• Food Service or Cooking experience is a great plus, but NOT required
• Must have the ability to follow oral & written instructions
• Willingness to be trained in operating kitchen equipment and following food service sanitation practices
• Be able to have and maintain positive relationships with all customers from point of contact
• Must be able to stand on feet for extended periods of time; walk stairs; lift up to 50lbs.

Child Abuse Prevention

Support the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:

• Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members, or guests to your supervisor.
• Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children.
• Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor.
• Completing all child abuse prevention training as required.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Goal Completion

: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Flexibility

: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals