Youth Kitchen Lead - Food & Café Operations

Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Plains; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains in Brookings, SD (and/or Flandreau, SD) is seeking a part-time Cook to oversee the kitchen and café operations, handle food orders and preparation, and ensure cleanliness and licensing compliance. You will assist with inventory, support special events, and help develop nutritious menus across sites while upholding club values and safety standards.

Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required, with a schedule Monday–Friday during the school

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience with youth (Preschool–12th Grade) preferred.
• Experience in commercial kitchens and in food service is preferred.
• Must understand and apply youth-focused behavior management principles.
• Must be able to operate kitchen equipment and follow health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen and café operations, including food orders, preparation, cooking, serving, and post-meal cleaning.
• Assist Kitchen Manager with weekly inventory and food deliveries.
• Unload pallets and food orders.
• Ensure the kitchen meets licensing and health requirements; complete Food Safe training.
• Keep kitchen and café clean and sanitized, including dishes.
• Assist with program development for the Café and create nutritious menus.
• Support special events at the Club and assist at multiple Club locations as needed.
• Travel between Brookings and other Club sites with a Club vehicle if required.
• Lead grant-related programs as assigned and participate in monthly/weekly staff meetings.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience working with youth (Preschool–12th Grade)

Experience working in commercial kitchen

Experience working in food service

Ability to meet Youth program values and behavior management principles

Job description

The Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains in Brookings, SD (and/or Flandreau, SD) is seeking a part-time Cook to oversee the kitchen and café operations, handle food orders and preparation, and ensure cleanliness and licensing compliance. You will assist with inventory, support special events, and help develop nutritious menus across sites while upholding club values and safety standards.

Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required, with a schedule Monday–Friday during the school