Kitchen Assistant

YMCA of Western North Carolina • Bryson City, NC

8d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

As the Kitchen Assistant, you will initiate, implement, and oversee food preparation for campers, staff, and volunteers.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• High School Diploma
• Serve Safe Certification
• Knowledge of standard kitchen procedures.
• Skill and experience using Kitchen equipment (Range, tilt skillet, mixer, ovens, etc.)
• Knowledgeable about responsibilities of food preparation and storage rules, including American Camp Association, State and County guidelines.
• Can operate and work in the dish room.
• Must be able to respond and handle multiple tasks appropriately in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
• Able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must be able to bend, stand, stoop, and walk for extended periods of time throughout the facility.
• Physical mobility and endurance to perform tasks while standing/walking for long periods of time.
• Ability to safely and properly use kitchen equipment.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards of the site and facilities and camper and staff behavior

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a camp environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Helps support the camp's mission by preparing meals that meet disclosed dietary needs and are served according to kitchen menus and program schedules.
• Provides excellent customer service by maintaining a clean and safe Dining Hall environment.
• Serves as a point of contact in the Kitchen for Camp staff, members, and tenants.
• Performs quality work within given deadlines and expectations with or without direct supervision.
• Serves effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Interacts professionally with other employees, members, program participants, volunteers, and other individuals within the community while always being mindful of the YMCA's four core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Ensures high quality and timely food service delivery and utmost cleanliness of dining hall facilities in accordance with the Department of Health of North Carolina, Swain County regulations, and YMCA and American Camp Association policies.
• Assists in identifying and resolving risk management issues.
• Works independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with appropriate individuals.
• Manages sufficient servings for each participant and staff.
• Assists with assigned maintenance and housekeeping projects when the kitchen is not operating.
• Assists in the dish room after meals.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Models inclusive behaviors and embraces all dimensions of diversity
• Supports service line/department in actively working toward association-level objectives, as measured by identified goals/KPIs
• Participates in the budgeting process within their service line/department and serves as a good steward of association resources

Benefits

• Children of employees may attend camp free of charge.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED