Cook

Overview

The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

Summary

Resident Camp Cooks assist the Food Services Director in all camp food services for camp staff and guests. They’ll lead shifts and work alongside the kitchen team to prepare and serve meals, as well as take part in dishwashing and maintaining overall cleanliness of the kitchen. This is a crucial role in providing delicious and healthy camp meals in a highly organized manner. All members of the kitchen team will be supervised by the Food Services Director and perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Get From Working At The Y

• Individual membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs. 25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff
• Compensation: $22.10-23.50/hr DOE

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrates knowledge about food safety and follows all food and safety regulations.
• Prepares and serves food to guests and staff.
• Transports food and supplies as needed.
• Ensures proper rotation of food and supplies.
• Maintains temperature logs.
• Maintains high standards of cleanliness.
• Maintains security of kitchen.
• Reports the need for any equipment repair to the Food Services Director.
• Relates to county health officials, food suppliers, guests, and staff in a positive and productive manner.
• May supervise food service personnel as directed during Food Services Director's absence.
• Attends kitchen staff meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

This job operates in a commercial kitchen at a seasonal residential camp. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift products and supplies.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift products and supplies.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time, shift position. Shifts vary depending on group needs. Working nights and weekend shifts may be required.

Travel

All travel required for work will be done by YMCA Authorized Drivers.

Code of Conduct for Applicants

All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements. Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• 1 year or more related experience or training preferred.
• Current Washington State Food Handlers Card.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Six months or more related experience or training preferred.
• Ability to understand and communicate basic directions verbally in English.
• At hire, or at earliest possible training.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Current state-approved first aid certification.
• Current state-approved CPR certification.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
• Ability to speak any language in addition to English.

MISSION STATEMENT

Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.

VALUES

• Respect
• Responsibility
• Honesty
• Caring
• Passion for Excellence

YGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law. All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system.