Line Cook I

About the Role

Youth For Tomorrow (YFT) is a 501(c)(3) faith-based, non-profit organization founded in 1986 by Hall of Fame Football Coach Joe Gibbs. We are a large, diverse, and experienced organization committed to serving at-risk youth through our residential treatment program. We serve males and females ages 12 to 18, including youth with varying mental health diagnoses, survivors of trauma, PSB, pregnant and parenting teens, and survivors of commercial sexual exploitation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, including serving residents and staff on the serving line.
• Replenish the soup and salad bar, as well as items on the service line (e.g., milk, fruits).
• Prepare Breakfast, Lunch, and/or Dinner based on shift.
• Assist with maintaining the dry storage pantry, refrigerator, and freezer stock, ensuring cleanliness and proper organization.
• Mark all foods with expiration dates, shelf life dates, or date received.
• Maintain cleanliness of all kitchen areas per county health standards, including daily and weekly deep cleaning (e.g., fryers, floors, stoves, serving line units, refrigerators).
• Wash dishes and clean up after each meal.
• Take out trash and recycling as needed.
• Assist with receiving, sorting, and putting away food orders for both school and home deliveries.
• Sort and organize food orders for pickup per each home when requested.
• Conform to regulations and practices for safe food storage, handling, preparation, and serving.
• Stay informed about students with allergies and offer alternatives as needed.
• Clean and sanitize tables and remove trash between lunch schedules.
• Provide meals for special events and meetings.
• Complete all YFT required training.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Trainings

• CPR/First Aid
• Handle with Care (classroom only)
• Emergency Preparedness
• Human Rights
• Annual submission of a negative TB screening

Qualifications

• Minimum of 21 years old, per regulation.
• Completion of High School or G.E.D. (proof of education required).
• Knowledge of food health and safety regulations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prepare and serve meals.
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly kitchen and cafeteria area.
• Bilingual Spanish/English for interaction with the Spanish-speaking residential community.

Core Competencies

• Ability to prepare, cook, and serve food.
• Maintains quality assurance of fresh products/produce.
• Dependability: on time for shifts and works throughout the entire shift.
• Comprehends last-in, first-out inventory control and storage processes.
• Understands procedures to ensure resident allergies are updated and noted on the serving line.
• Willingness to work additional hours for events hosted by YFT.

Benefits

• Competitive pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour.
• Continuing education and ongoing training opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, group life insurance, and up to a 5% retirement match.
• Supplemental insurances: life, short-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, and legal resources.
• 9 paid holidays and personal time off accruals.