Kitchen Assistant

Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 21,476 - 25,320; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

403(b) plan

Metro Y program discounts

Complimentary YMCA facilities

Job summary

Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support cooks and the Food Service Director in a busy kitchen and dining hall environment. You will help prepare ingredients, set up dining areas, and serve meals while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to health codes, and flexible tasks, including potential shipment unloading. A HS diploma and basic kitchen knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required (Education preferred).
• Basic understanding of food preparation and kitchen hygiene.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and take initiative for safety.
• First-Aid/CPR/AED certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist cooks and Food Service Director in kitchen and dining hall operations.
• Prepare ingredients and set up dining area for meals.
• Serve food from serving counter and manage leftovers.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen and dining areas daily.
• Follow health codes and dish machine procedures.
• Assist unloading shipments as needed.

Skills

Food safety

Hygiene

Teamwork

Communication

First-Aid CPR AED

Education

High School Diploma

Education credits/degree preferred

Job description

Description

We are an all - inclusive organization joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. As a growing, mission focused, and future-oriented association of YMCAs, the Metro YMCA of the Oranges has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, mission-driven, candidate to join our team.

The Kitchen Assistant is responsible for assisting the cooks and Food Service Director in the kitchen and dining halls ensuring the kitchen is clean and efficiently operational. The Kitchen Assistant may assist in preparation of ingredients under the guidance of cooks and Food Service Director.

Requirements

Essential Functions

• Works as part of team to ensure food preparation areas are clean and hygienic.
• Prepare cruiser car with necessary dishes, silverware, trays, etc., and sets up dining hall for each meal including dirty dish rack, rag and silverware buckets, brooms, and dust pans.
• Assists in food preparation of meals according to the cook, which includes salad preparation and all items for salad bar, condiments, bread, butter, juice, water, milk, etc., desserts and other items as required.
• Serves food from serving counter putting out all necessary items for consumption.
• After meals, returns unused portions of food to kitchen counters and assist with organization of leftovers according to cook.
• Clean up serving areas including sanitizing, scrubbing counters, bringing in dirty dish racks, silverware and buckets, unused dishes, sweeping and mopping serving area and disposal of garbage.
• Adhere to procedures and rules of dish machine operation and while at the sink for pots.
• Daily and weekly cleaning as assigned ensuring kitchen, dining and storage areas are safe, clean and orderly.
• Follow and abide by the state health codes when handling food.
• May assist unloading shipment of food and supplies as needed.

Requirements/Qualifications

• High School Diploma, college credits/degree in Education preferred.
• Basic understanding of food preparation, culinary arts, kitchen equipment and hygienic processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communication with all levels.
• Ability to problem solve and take initiative that adhere to the purpose, mission and goals of the YMCA.
• Ability to work as part of a team, as a role model and take initiative to identify potential risk factors and take measures to reduce them.
• First-Aid, CPR and AED certification may be required.

Part Time Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes paid sick leave, a legal plan, disability insurance, life insurance, 12% retirement benefits upon eligibility, a 403 (b) plan, an employee assistance program, professional development opportunities, Metro Y program discounts, and complimentary use of YMCA facilities.

• Full job description provided upon interview process.*

Salary Description

$15.59-$18.38 per hour