Goshen Cafeteria Youth Development Professional

Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County • Goshen, IN

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About The Position

The Café Youth Development Professional supports a safe, welcoming, and organized meal service environment for Club members. The role provides direct supervision of youth during meal periods, assists with meal and snack preparation and distribution, and completes meal counts and records in accordance with Club procedures and applicable grant or food program requirements. The position is part-time, 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The professional helps maintain a clean and orderly café, follows food handling, sanitation, supervision, safety, and emergency procedures, and communicates meal-service or youth-related concerns to Club staff. When café duties are complete, the employee may assist with other Club activities or youth supervision as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to accurately complete meal counts, logs, and other required documentation.
• Ability to follow detailed food service, sanitation, and grant/program compliance procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to follow direction and work as part of a team.
• Positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs and stand or sit for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual ability.
• Food handling or food safety certification, or ability to obtain required certification after hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise youth during lunch, snack, and other designated meal periods, including arrival, distribution, seating, and dismissal.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, welcoming, clean, and hazard-free café environment.
• Support behavioral expectations and provide developmentally appropriate guidance and redirection.
• Follow Club supervision, safety, sanitation, and emergency procedures.
• Assist with setup, distribution, and cleanup of meals and snacks according to established procedures and program requirements.
• Handle, store, and care for food service supplies and equipment appropriately.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of tables, serving areas, and café spaces before, during, and after meal service.
• Accurately tally meals and/or snacks at the point of distribution and complete required daily records and documentation on time.
• Follow grant, food program, and organizational requirements for meal distribution and recordkeeping; ensure documentation is submitted or stored as required.
• Immediately communicate discrepancies, missing documentation, food shortages, or compliance concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Participate in training related to meal service, food safety, and applicable grant or program requirements.
• Build positive, supportive relationships with Club members and model respectful, responsible, and positive behavior.
• Encourage appropriate mealtime behavior, inclusion, cooperation, and positive peer interactions, and reinforce Club values and expectations.
• Assist with transitions to and from the café and other program areas, and communicate with Club staff about meal-service needs, youth concerns, and daily operations.
• Assist with other Club activities or youth supervision as assigned when café responsibilities are complete.

Benefits

• Paid holiday pay and, for eligible employees, pay for designated BGCEC winter closure days based on regular work schedule.
• No membership fees at BGCEC Clubs or KidsCare programs for qualifying dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED