Summer Bakery Chef

Job Title:

Summer Bakery Chef FLSA Status:

Hourly/ non-exempt

Salary:

$12 - $15 per hour

Status:

Part Time Reports to: Camp Fitch Food Service Director

POSITION SUMMARY

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Assists the Food Service Director in providing nutritious, well-prepared meals served to campers, guests, and staff for weekend programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Prepare Baked Goods for 10 weeks of Summer Camp. Assist the Head Chef in the creation of the menu. Prepare and cook food as the menu indicates including the preparation of special dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options. Assist with the managing of food costs in relation to established budget and utilizes leftover foods in meal preparations as appropriate to minimize waste. Help maintain clean and safe kitchen work areas, stockroom with accurate inventory, freezer, refrigerator, dining room, and loading dock in accordance with State Health regulations. Practice personal hygiene and cleanliness in handling food in accordance with State Health regulations. Store food and leftovers at proper temperature with appropriate labeling. Model relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to all participants and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner. Models Camp Fitch's core values: Growth Mindset, Empathy, Servant Leadership, and Vulnerability

YMCA COMPETENCIES

(Leader):

Mission Advancement:

Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration:

Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness:

Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth:

Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Two years of experience in food preparation. Current Safe Serve Certification. Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills. Personal commitment to servant leadership and core YMCA values. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. Obtain required training within 90 days: New Staff Orientation, CPR/FA, Child Abuse Prevention, Blood Borne Pathogens, Sexual Harassment, and Y Leader.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.