Child Care Cook B.R. Ryall

YMCA - 3.9

Glen Ellyn, IL Job Details Part-time $18.50 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Employee discount 403(b) Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Pre-cooking preparation Teamwork Food service health code compliance Meal preparation Full Job Description

DISCRIPTION SUMMARY

Responsible for the daily operations of the kitchen and all meals for the Child Development Center.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1.

Responsible for all of the day-to-day meal preparation for preschool. 2. Assist center director in developing menus in accordance with state nutrition guidelines 3. Ensures kitchen and pantry areas are cleaned daily and trash is taken out. 4. Organize inventory of supplies/food and requests items as needed to ensure smooth operations within the center. 5. Assist with center kitchen equipment, ensuring repairs are done in a timely manner 6. Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies in kitchen and storage areas. 7. Must be able to lift 30-50 pound on a routine basis 8. Accepts and demonstrates the Character Development Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. 9. Other Duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must be at least 21 years of age. 2. Prior food preparation/management experience preferred. 3. Must have capacity to make decisions and communicate effectively with others. 4. Obtain Food Handlers Certification and Food Safety Manager Certification (obtain within 30 days)

YMCA CORE VALUES

Caring:

Demonstrates a sincere concern for others, for their needs and well-being. Show compassion, forgiveness, generosity and kindness.

Honesty:

Tells the truth, demonstrates reliability and trustworthiness through actions that are in keeping with stated positions and beliefs. A person of integrity and fairness.

Respect:

Treats others as they would like to be treated. Values the worth of every individual, including themselves. Shows acceptance, empathy, self-respect and tolerance.

Responsibility:

Does what is right. Accountable for their choices of behavior and actions and promises. Shows commitment, courage, good health, service, professionalism and citizenship.

YMCA COMPETENCIES

Mission Advancement:

Models the Y's values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration:

Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience.

Operational Effectiveness:

Assists in the development of plans and manages best practices through engagement of teams. Holds themselves accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth:

Shares new insights. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology. Continually strives for improvement and the pursuit of personal/professional development.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 2. Standing for extended periods of time. Full range of body motion to include: manual and finger dexterity; eye-hand coordination necessary to perform record management; ability to bend and lift 30-50 pounds on a routine basis.

Pay:

$18.50 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 per week

Benefits:

403(b) Employee discount

Work Location:

In person