What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Assistant - Part-Time position at Salina Family YMCA?
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Child Nutrition Supervisor, the Kitchen Assistant will stock, prepare, and serve all food and beverage items and maintain quality food according to state regulations. The kitchen assistant will maintain a clean kitchen and good relationships with teachers, assistants, and other YMCA staff members. The kitchen assistant will provide a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA's core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Stock, prepare, and serve all food and beverage items for the Early Learning Centers.
- Maintain a clean and safe kitchen and storage environment.
- Perform janitorial duties, including cleaning, moping, and sweeping designated areas.
- Maintain acceptable standards in the Food Service areas based on the State of Kansas, OSHA, USDA, and CACFP regulations.
- Follow all assigned schedules, menus, and operations.
- Provide exceptional customer service by greeting all participants, maintaining a clean and safe facility, and consistently demonstrating professional conduct.
- Responds to challenges with possible solutions promptly.
- All other duties as requested.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be at least 16 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.
- Experience in assisting and preparing food for groups.
- Must be knowledgeable and willing to take classes regarding food preparation and food regulatory requirements.
- Maintain a positive relationship with children, employees, members, and guests.
- Strong communication skills required.
- Ability to work independently and follow specific instructions in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail, accuracy, and meeting deadlines.
- Use good judgment and discretion within the department and assignments.
- Follow all safety requirements of the Salina Family YMCA and Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
- Certifications: CPR/First Aid within 30 days of hire (Training opportunities available).
- TB Test within 30 days of hire.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Must regularly lift and move up to fifty (50) pounds and occasionally move up to seventy-five (75) pounds in the form of supplies or equipment.
- Able to sit, stand, and bend to perform appropriate tasks.
- Must be able to move at an appropriate pace to respond to emergencies.
- Follow all safety requirements of the Salina Family YMCA.
- May be required to stand for extended periods of time.
- Work in different temperature environments.
The physical demands described are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader)
- Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.
- 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 meaning, speaks, and writes effectively. Takes the initiative to assist in developing others.
- Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments and transfers learning from one situation to another, establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings, strives to meet or exceed goals, and delivers a high-value experience for participants.
- 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. Have the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well.
EFFECTS ON END RESULTS
- The YMCA will be recognized by the community as providing excellent service to all who walk through our doors or contact us on the phone.
- The YMCA will effectively connect and build relationships with its members and the community,
resulting in increased member enrollment and retention.
- Consistent, superior member service and satisfaction, resulting in continued growth in membership, programs, and special services.
- Offers activities that foster the development of children, building on the spirit, mind, and body.
- Quality childcare program that reflects a positive image and mission of the YMCA and its services to the community.
- Grow and nurture children in the program by meeting individual development needs.
- Creation of a warm, friendly atmosphere in which families can grow.
- Maintain strong attendance and income
