Kitchen Assistant

Salina Family YMCA Inc • Salina, KS

5d • $12 - $15

About The Position

The Kitchen Assistant works under the direction of the Child Nutrition Coordinator in the Child Nutrition Department. The role stocks, prepares, and serves food and beverages for YMCA food programs while maintaining food quality in accordance with state regulations. The Kitchen Assistant maintains a clean and safe kitchen and storage environment and positive working relationships with teachers, assistants, YMCA staff, children, and families. The position supports a quality experience for children and parents centered on YMCA values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Requirements

• Experience assisting with and preparing food for groups.
• Willingness to take classes related to food preparation, storage, CACFP, SFSP, and similar topics.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with children, employees, and guests.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Good judgment and discretion in departmental work and assignments.
• Ability to follow Salina Family YMCA and Kansas Department of Health and Environment safety requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• CPR and First Aid certifications within 30 days of hire; training opportunities are available.

Nice To Haves

• Valid Kansas driver’s license and reliable transportation (helpful but not required).

Responsibilities

• Stock, prepare, and serve food and beverage items for YMCA food programs.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen and storage environment.
• Maintain food-service standards in accordance with State of Kansas, OSHA, USDA, and CACFP regulations.
• Follow assigned schedules, menus, and operating procedures.
• Provide customer service by greeting participants, maintaining a clean and safe facility, and demonstrating professional conduct.
• Respond to challenges in a timely manner and suggest possible solutions.
• Perform other duties as requested or reasonably assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed