Child Care Cook - Full Time

POSITION PURPOSE  Under direction of the Childcare Director, the Cook is expected to be responsible for the preparation and cooking of food to the highest standards to ascertain an efficient food service. Will maintain the high standards of presentation of food and buffets. Maintain a clean and safe work area.  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  Read and be accountable for YMCA Policies, State Licensing Body (PA- DHS / NJ-NJ OOL) regulations, and Quality Rating System standards (Example: NAEYC, Keystone STARS, Grow NJ Kids).  Responsible for high standards of food preparation, food service and presentation, as well as cleaning procedures  Is able to use all equipment and materials correctly  Create and distribute weekly menu  Maintain copies of ALL recipes on file for easy access and provide a copy to director.  Create and maintain food and supply inventory sheet  Order food and supplies on a weekly basis  Receive/check in weekly order & place items in the proper designated location  Follow proper guidelines for the Pennsylvania Department of Education's Child and Adult Food Service Program (CACFP)  Starts preparations for the next day’s service  Maintains a clean work station  Takes part in food storage quality and quantity controls when required. Date necessary products as they arrive (can goods). Rotate products as needed.   Puts forth every effort to minimize spoilages and utilize food surpluses and shares suggestions for improvements in materials, menus, cost savings and equipment  Assures food requests and dietary requirements are executed   Is aware of and follows Public Health Requirements  Is aware of and follows all fire, safety and emergency procedures  Maintain knowledge of Association policies and procedures, risk management, safety practices and applicable laws. ROLE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS At least 21 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent, culinary certification preferred  1-2 years of experience with volume cooking and dietary restrictions, banquets, safe food handling practices, fresh food prep, food cost control, cross utilization, waste management  Serve-Safe Certification preferred  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS   Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word to impart oral information and to convey detailed, spoken instructions to staff, members, children, and volunteers accurately, quickly, and loudly. Ability to perceive the nature of sounds by ear; ability to lift and carry 50-75 pounds; ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling. Ability to move about on foot quickly; ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time. Ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where they actually are and clearly see at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more.  ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS  The physical environment requires the employee to possibly work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Frequently required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure such as hearing protection and rubber gloves.  Acquire and maintain the following certifications:   CPR/AED/O2 (valid 2 years with exception of Aquatics to renew annually), First Aid (valid 2 years) obtained through the American Red Cross  Requisite OSHA online trainings (valid 1 year unless otherwise noted) Mandated Reporter Training (valid 5 years) Additional training and development specific to your role as reference in onboarding packet. OUR CULTURE  At the YMCA we value CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY in personal character and behavior and believe that they are essential to attaining our mission  OUR MISSION  To improve lives by connecting people to health, well-being, and to each other.

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