Kitchen Lead

Ymca Of Reading & Berks County; Fleetwood (Berks County); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA Kitchen Lead at Fleetwood, PA oversees meal preparation and serving for the childcare nutrition program, following CACFP guidelines and ServSafe requirements.

Responsibilities include planning nutritious meals, maintaining a clean kitchen, managing budgets and inventories, and completing necessary paperwork in a part-time role that supports the branch’s childcare services.

Qualifications

• Experience in institutional cooking or food preparation is desirable.
• Ability to plan and prepare meals per CACFP guidelines.
• Must possess a Food Handler’s License or willingness to obtain.
• Knowledge of proper food storage and cross-contamination avoidance.
• Ability to supervise meal service and adapt menus for children.

Responsibilities

• Plan nutritious meals and serve meals according to CACFP guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen in line with ServSafe regulations.
• Provide budgeting information and request equipment as needed.
• Manage food inventories and storage of supplies.
• Complete required paperwork and adhere to policies.
• Attend trainings and follow Risk Management policies.

Skills

Food handling

Menu planning

English literacy

Nutrition knowledge

Child care awareness

Education

Food Handler’s License

Tools

ServSafe

CACFP guidelines

Basic math

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Fleetwood, PA 19522
Position Type: Part Time
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day
Job Title: Kitchen Lead

Hourly Rate: $18

FLSA Status: Part Time Non-Exempt

Reports to: Child Care Center Director

POSITION SUMMARY

The YMCA Kitchen Lead performs all the needs of preparing, serving, and planning for meal programs within the branch. This position supports all aspects of the children’s nutrition program within the childcare programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct the duties of this position in a manner that is consistent with and follows all YMCA Personnel, ServSafe and Child Care Policies; including the State Regulations for Child Care Centers, the Character Traits of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
• Planning and cooking nutritious meals as per CACFP guidelines.
• Maintaining a clean and healthy kitchen as per ServSafe regulations.
• Providing budgeting information and requesting necessary equipment.
• Managing and maintaining food and storage inventories.
• Verifying and completing necessary paperwork.
• Attend trainings, be familiar with and adhere to policies relating to Risk Management.
• Report all concerns regarding the children, program and co-workers to the Center Director in a timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least one year of institutional cooking food ordering experience highly desirable.
• Possess a Food Handler’s License or willingness to obtain.
• Knowledge of proper conditions of food storage and serving.
• The ability to understand the needs of children with food allergies, and to implement methods of food cross-contamination avoidance.
• Ability to follow nutritious menus and prepare sufficient quantity of foods for center population.
• Basic math skills required for measuring and calculating serving portions.
• Two or more years of experience working with children, highly desirable.
• Must be physically able to use the computer with basic proficiency and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds is strongly desired and may be required to work in some classrooms or in the kitchen.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.