Job Description
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Food server at the YMCA of York and York County maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals.
OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Know and comply with all Department of Public Welfare Child Care regulations
- Know and comply with all Child Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) regulations
- Know and comply with all City Health Department inspection regulations/policies
- Complete all required components of the CACFP and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) requirements
-Maintain daily menu forms
-Manage meal count forms
- Prepare meals (breakfast, lunch, snack) according to planned menus
- Serve meals for CACFP and SFSP programs through out the city of York.
- Oversee and direct part-time assistant cook with meal preparation, set-up, and cleaning of lunch room and dishes
- Clean kitchen and equipment/appliances daily
- Maintain clean, healthy and sanitary practices in keeping with the Department of City Health
- Practice proper hand washing procedures
- Distribute food accordingly for various sites/locations; arrange for off-site delivery
- Know fire and emergency procedures; Be prepared in an emergency situation
- Know and follow established center policies and procedures
- Maintain a positive attitude toward children, their families, and staff
- Provide and prepare meals for other YMCA functions within the meal service policy (Committee meetings, Y' Men, etc.)
- Attend all CACFP and SFSP, City Health and YMCA required training
- Attend staff meetings
- All other duties as may be assigned by supervisor
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
- Engaging Community
- Inclusion
- Emotional Maturity
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A High School Diploma or general educational development certificate (GED)
- A minimum of 1 year food preparation experience
- Experience working with a diverse population
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.
- Ability to stand for long spans of time, reach above and below, carry up to 25 pounds without assistance, perform functions of food preparation, and withstand the elements of a kitchen
Obtain Criminal background check, Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI fingerprint clearance.