Job Description

Overview:

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 Kitchen Manager at the YMCA of Northern Utah maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals, promotes the potential of all youth, and provides a quality experience to both youth and their families.   This position is seasonal.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and/or cook all meals for staff and campers  
• Effectively supervise the camp kitchen team  
• Create and implement a healthy menu that caters to the needs of campers and staff
• Purchases and inventories food while managing and maintaining the budget  
• Ensure food orders are accurate and made in a timely manner  
• Maintains the health departments requirements to ensure a safe and clean area  
• Role model the YMCA of Northern Utah’s professional standards  
• Participate and contribute to Support Staff meetings  
• Follows all policies, procedures, and standards as established by the law or the Y (e.g., kitchen safety practices, emergency procedures, child abuse prevention policies)
• Nurtures children through purposeful programming; plans activities that are intended to achieve program goals and outcomes, are culturally relevant, are developmentally appropriate, and are consistent with the Y’s values  
• Creates a positive rapport with all youth and staff  
• Attends and participates in family nights, staff meetings, and staff training  
• Work alongside entire camp staff throughout the program week and on the last day of program to clean the facility.  
• Performs other duties as assigned  

*This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 21 years of age  
• High school diploma or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred  
• Serve safe certificate required  
• Ability to work within a budget and purchase supplies efficiently  
• Knowledge of and experience in food service: ordering, inventory, budgeting, food preparation, family style serving, buffet serving, cleaning, and institutional kitchen equipment  
• Knowledge of and experience in preparation of special dietary foods  
• Knowledge in safely and properly using kitchen equipment
• Positive attitude and ability to build a cohesive team  
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications required; will be provided in training if candidate does not have current certification  
• Meet the YMCA of Northern Utah Driver Requirements  
• Previous experience working with children and staff in a camp setting preferred  
• Previous experience working with diverse populations  
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different background  
• Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)  

Benefits:

Staff working 15 hours+ per week

• 100% off Childcare programming*
• Employee & Employer Retirement Contribution Options
• Professional Development Assistance

Staff working less than 15 hours per week:

• 50% off Childcare programming*
• Employee & Employer Retirement Contribution Options
• Professional Development Assistance

*Limitations and restrictions apply to some programs.

 

OUR YMCA 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.

Posted Salary Range: USD $550.00 - USD $600.00 /Wk.

Job Tags

Part time, Seasonal work, Night shift,

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