Cook

YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. The YMCA is looking for individuals to join them in their mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state. The Y is an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone -- especially children -- experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. Annually, they provide high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning to over 3,000 children (ages 6 weeks through Pre-K), give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities, provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities for connection and wellness, and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors. Reporting directly to the Center Manager, the Cook is responsible for the preparation and service of meals and the implementation of the food service program in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and Child and Adult Care Food Program and USDA guidelines.

Requirements

Food preparation – should have knowledge about food preparation and should be able to contribute to industrial-or institutional scale food handling and prep.
Food safety – knowledge in this role, food handler should be well-versed in best practices for safe handling and transportation of food to prevent spoilage and other contamination.
Attention – to cleanliness-workplace safety and cleanliness are also essential in preventing contamination and illness; the food handlers should have a thorough understanding of cleaning and sanitation.
Physical fitness – food handler may need and must be able to perform repetitive or strenuous task during food preparation, so they should possess a high level of stamina.
Teamwork – Work with other team members, team collaboration and communication are necessary.
High school diploma and/or GED equivalent
1+ years of experience in preparing meals
Must have or be able to obtain a ServSafe Certification within 30 days of employment
Must be able to pass all required background checks (which may include fingerprinting) and drug screens
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening, motor vehicle record (MVR) and reference check according to company policy.
Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Prepare purchase orders according to established procedures.
Receive and store food.
Keep inventory of foods and utensils and equipment.
Maintain the required CACFP Daily Menu and Food Service Records.
Comply with all sanitation and safety codes.
Assist with serving meals according to time schedules.
Make menu substitutions when needed following established procedures.
Serve meals in an attractive manner.
Wear mandated attire (white uniform, enclosed, skid-free shoes), hair net, apron, manicured, short nails (free of colored nail polish) and gloves when handling food products.
Maintain sanitation and cleanliness in the food service area.
Compare food delivery invoices to food and supplies delivered.
Store food and supplies properly.
Wash dishes, pots, pans, etc.
Clean kitchen equipment.
Store clean dishes, pots, pans, etc. according to guidelines.
Discard unused foods that were served.
Cover food before serving to units.
Sweep floors.