Cook - Apprentice

YMCA Of Greater Seattle • Longbranch, WA

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Cook Apprentices assist the kitchen staff with all camp food service operations. They work alongside the cooks to help with preparing and serving meals, as well as assist with dishwashing and maintaining overall cleanliness of the kitchen. Kitchen staff take part in trainings with other members of the program teams and will get training in their department and their specific kitchen position. This is a crucial role in providing delicious and healthy camp meals in a highly organized manner. All members of the kitchen team will be supervised by the Food Services Director and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older.
• Current Washington State Food Handlers Card.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to understand and communicate basic directions verbally in English.
• At hire, or at earliest possible training.

Nice To Haves

• Six months or more related experience or training preferred.
• Current state-approved first aid certification.
• Current state-approved CPR certification.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
• Ability to speak any language in addition to English.

Responsibilities

• Assists Food Services Director as needed.
• Helps prepare and serve food following food and safety regulations.
• Stores food and supplies, assuring proper rotation.
• Assists in dishwashing, including pots and pans.
• Assists with general kitchen and lodge cleaning.
• May supervise food service personnel in Director and Cook's absence.
• Attends kitchen staff meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Individual membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs. 25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff

What This Job Offers

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