Kitchen Staff

YMCA of Greater Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Rochester is seeking a part-time Kitchen Staff member for weekdays meals service. You will work under the Center Director to ensure meals are prepared, presented, and served in a timely, healthy manner, while maintaining a clean, well-supplied kitchen.

Position supports campers and staff, reflecting the YMCA mission and values. Responsibilities include dishwashing, dish room prep, housekeeping, safe operation of equipment, and assisting with check-in/check-out on opening and

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience with working with children.
• Current certification in Standard First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer; certification valid through staff training and duration of seasonal employment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must complete YMCA New Employee Orientation and Listen First Learn & Implement Cycle.

Responsibilities

• Wash all dishes, pots, pans, utensils and other cookware.
• Prepare the dish room before the end of each meal (slop bucket, racks, silverware bins).
• Ensure cleanliness of the dish room; sweep and mop daily; clean counters and surfaces; dry and store dishes.
• Ensure dish washing machinery operates properly; report issues to supervisor.
• Bag garbage and move to loading bay.
• Assist in serving meals to campers.
• Assist the food service provider in kitchen operations.
• Assist with check-in and check-out processes on opening and closing days.
• Assist with program tasks as needed and as time allows.
• Follow emergency procedures and building rules and safety protocols.
• Attend required trainings and meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience with children

First Aid/CPR certification

New Employee Orientation

YMCA values alignment

Job description

Description

Monday-Friday 10:30a-1:30p

Rate of Pay: $18/hr.

Under direction of the Center Director, the Kitchen Staff is responsible for working with the Cooks, and other staff to assure that meals are presented in a timely, appealing, healthy and appropriate manner. The Kitchen Staff will ensure that the kitchen is clean, well supplies and runs efficiently. The position is responsible for ensuring that the mission, purpose, image and core values of the YMCA of Greater Rochester is conveyed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To wash all dishes, pots, pans, utensils and all other cookery used in the preparation of food.
• To prepare the dish room prior to the end of each meal including putting out slop bucket, dish racks and silverware bins.
• To ensure the cleanliness of the dish room, including sweeping and mopping at least once a day; cleaning all counters and dish washing surfaces at the end of each meal leaving them clean and dry; and emptying the drying rack of all dishes.
• To make sure that all dish washing machinery is operating properly and informing supervisor immediately if it is not.
• To bag up all garbage in the dish room and move them to the loading bay.
• To assist in the serving of meals to campers.
• To assist the food service provider in the overall operation of the kitchen.
• To assist with check-in and check-out processes on opening and closing days.
• Assisting in program as needed and as time allows.
• Is familiar with and carries out emergency procedures, building rules and regulations.
• Attend all required trainings and meetings.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have experience with working with children.
• Current certification in Standard First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer required; certifications must be valid/current before the first day of staff training and throughout the duration of your seasonal employment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must successfully complete Staff Training, specifically including the YMCA’s New Employee Orientation and Listen First Learn & Implement Cycle.
• Person must possess values consistent with the mission of the YMCA.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and transport equipment from one location to another.
• Ability to visibly observe children.
• Ability to stand for an extended period of time.
• Ability to hear distress signals even when distracted by noise and activity.
• Ability to work in a variety of environments, specifically those subject to extreme heat
• and humidity.
• Observe and promote safety and security procedures.