Kitchen Staff

Rochester YMCA; Town of Penfield (NY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Rochester YMCA is seeking a Kitchen Staff member for 15-20 hours per week at a rate of $18/hr with a Free YMCA Membership. You will wash dishes, help prepare meals, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment for campers and staff.

Under supervision, you will assist cooks and other staff, participate in check-in/out on opening/closing days, and follow all procedures to reflect the YMCA mission and core values.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience working with children.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR certifications valid through start date.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must complete YMCA staff training and orientation.

Responsibilities

• Wash all dishes, pots, pans, and utensils used in food preparation.
• Prepare the dish room prior to the end of each meal and manage cleanliness.
• Maintain cleanliness of the dish area; sweep, mop, and store equipment.
• Ensure dishwashing machinery operates properly and report issues.
• Bag and move garbage to loading bay; assist in meal service to campers.
• Support kitchen operations and assist with check-in/check-out on opening and closing days.
• Participate in program activities as time allows and follow safety rules.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience with children

Teamwork

Education

Standard First Aid

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

Job description

Description

15-20 Hours per Week

Rate of Pay: $18/hr. and a Free YMCA Membership

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.