Centerpoint YMCA Assistant Kitchen Manager

YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA INC•Evansville, IN

45d•Onsite

About The Position

The CenterPoint Energy Kitchen Assistant, under the direction of the Food Services Director, supports the YMCA of Southwestern Indiana’s food service operations by maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment that meets all applicable health code and food safety standards. This position assists with the preparation, service, and distribution of nutritious meals and food products for youth and participants at the CenterPoint Energy YMCA and other YMCA meal sites. The Kitchen Assistant will also support YMCA catering services, including food preparation, packaging, setup, service, and cleanup as needed. This position plays an important role in providing quality food services to the community and is expected to follow and uphold the mission, values, and standards of the YMCA of Southwestern Indiana, Inc.

Requirements

Ability and willingness to work approximately 20 hours per week, including required evening and weekend hours.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Current ServSafe certification or ability to obtain certification within the required timeframe.
Working knowledge of commercial kitchen operations, food preparation, sanitation, and food safety practices.
Ability to work independently, manage assigned responsibilities with appropriate initiative, and follow established procedures and direction.
Valid driver’s license required; must be at least 21 years of age and meet YMCA requirements to operate YMCA-owned or leased vehicles.
General knowledge of the YMCA’s mission, values, and community-focused programs, with the ability to represent the YMCA positively to participants, families, partners, and the community.
Willingness and ability to communicate professionally and positively with parents, participants, staff, facility officials, and community partners.
Must successfully complete required Child Abuse Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogens, and New Employee Orientation training prior to or upon beginning work with consumers, as applicable.
Demonstrated commitment to the YMCA’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Faith.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two years of catering and/or food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Adhere to policies related to boundaries with youth.
Complete required abuse risk management training.
Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising youth.
Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
Monitor cleanliness and safety of the kitchen and food storage areas, including but not limited to running dishwashers, sweep, mop, trash, cleaning ovens and hard surfaces
Provide deep cleaning to kitchen and facility twice weekly to ensure compliance with cleaning standards of health department and other regulators
As needed, assist CenterPoint YMCA Food Services Director with Procuring, Preparing, and storing food products in compliance with ServSafe safety practices as needed
As needed, accept, verify and sign for food deliveries in the absence of the Kitchen Manager when necessary
As needed, assist Food Services Director in the maintenance, inventory and delivery of all required supplies
Follow all applicable USDA, Indiana Department of Education, CACFP, and YMCA policies and procedures related to meal preparation, service, food safety, sanitation, and recordkeeping.
Prepare, portion, package, serve, and distribute meals in accordance with approved CACFP meal patterns, menus, serving sizes, meal service times, and food safety requirements.
Assist with accurate meal counts and required meal service documentation at all designated YMCA CACFP meal sites.
Ensure CACFP meals are properly stored, transported, and served in accordance with food safety, temperature-control, and program requirements.
Assist with maintaining accurate food inventory and ensuring CACFP food products are properly received, stored, labeled, rotated, and used.
Maintain required CACFP records and documentation as directed by the Food Services Director or CACFP Director and cooperate with program monitoring visits and regulatory inspections.
Complete required CACFP and food safety training and promptly report food safety concerns, compliance issues, or other program concerns to the Food Services Director or CACFP Director.
Perform other CACFP-related duties as assigned.