Kitchen Assistant

Salina Family YMCA • Salina, KS

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About The Position

The Kitchen Assistant works under the direction of the Child Nutrition Coordinator to stock, prepare, and serve food and beverages for YMCA food programs while maintaining food quality in accordance with applicable state regulations. The role maintains a clean, safe kitchen and storage environment and positive working relationships with teachers, assistants, children, parents, guests, and YMCA staff. The Kitchen Assistant provides a quality experience that reflects the YMCA’s values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

The position supports YMCA food programs and childcare by following assigned schedules, menus, and operating procedures; meeting applicable food-service and safety requirements; and providing professional customer service. The role may include other reasonable duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience assisting with and preparing food for groups.
• Knowledge of food preparation and storage, or willingness to take classes regarding food preparation, storage, CACFP, and SFSP.
• 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.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Follow Salina Family YMCA and Kansas Department of Health and Environment safety requirements.
• Obtain CPR and First Aid certifications within 30 days of hire; training opportunities are available.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally move up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, move at an appropriate pace to respond to emergencies, and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to work in different temperature environments.

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 offer possible solutions.
• Maintain positive relationships with children, parents, teachers, assistants, guests, and YMCA staff.
• Follow Salina Family YMCA and Kansas Department of Health and Environment safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as requested.

What This Job Offers

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