Child Care Cook - Early Learning & Care

Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity!

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 

• 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. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

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 

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.

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.