Nutritional Services-Assistant Cook

YMCA of the East Valley • Redlands, CA

6h

About The Position

This position supports the work of Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Assistant Cook supports the Cook by prepping ingredients, cooking, plating, and maintaining kitchen sanitation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain a food Handler’s permit.
• Requirements within 30 days of hire include completion of: CPR, First Aid; Safety Orientation.
• Current on required Immunizations; TB, Influenza, Pertussis, and Measles Mumps Rubella.
• Basic knowledge of various cooking techniques and proficiency with kitchen tools like knives, slicers, and mixers.
• Proficiency in basic arithmetic and practical “kitchen math”
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift heavy loads (often up to 50lbs.)
• Must be able to adapt to moderate to extreme temperature changes (freezer to stove).
• Excellent communication skills are essential to coordinate with other team members during peak hours.
• All offers of employment are contingent upon the meeting the minimum Association-requirement(s) established for: employment references, personal references, Fingerprinting (a search of the candidate’s criminal background history), and physical examinations where required.

Responsibilities

• Washing, peeling, cutting, and chopping ingredients.
• Assisting with cooking, baking, food items following standardized recipes and instructions from the cook.
• Cleaning and sanitizing workstations, kitchen equipment, utensils, and floors to comply with health code.
• Assisting with receiving, unpacking, and storing food supplies, including monitoring stock levels.
• Adhering to food safety guidelines, such as proper temperature monitoring and preventing cross-contamination.
• Maintain necessary records in accordance with the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
• Safely store and control the temperature of prepared food.
• All other food service-related tasks as assigned.
• Follows the YMCA personnel policies, practices, salary administration plan, emergency procedures and risk management procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED