Kitchen Staff

Part-time

YMCA of Greater Rochester

Penfield, NYPart-time$18/hrTracked todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation

$18/hr

Location

Penfield, NY

Schedule

Part-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Standard First Aid And CPR Certification

Job overview

The Kitchen Staff works under the Center Director, collaborating with cooks and staff to ensure meals are presented timely, appealing, healthy, and that the kitchen remains clean, well‑supplied, and efficient while upholding YMCA values. They also assist with serving meals, garbage handling, and follow emergency procedures and required trainings.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

DishwashingKitchen CleaningGarbage HandlingMeal Service AssistanceEmergency Procedure KnowledgeCommunicationLifting 40 LbsStanding for Extended PeriodsObserving ChildrenHearing Distress SignalsWorking in Extreme Heat and Humidity

Qualifications

Must Be 18+Experience Working With ChildrenStandard First Aid and CPR CertificationSuccessful Completion of Staff TrainingValues Consistent With YMCA Mission

Full job description

Kitchen Staff

Penfield, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1835+Fairport+Nine+Mile+Line+R+Penfield+NY+USA+14526) • Eastside

Job Type

Part-time

Description

15-20 Hours per Week

Rate of Pay: $18/hr. and a Free YMCA Membership

Under direction of the Center Director, the Kitchen Staff is responsible for working with the Cooks, and other staff to assure that meals are presented in a timely, appealing, healthy and appropriate manner. The Kitchen Staff will ensure that the kitchen is clean, well supplies and runs efficiently. The position is responsible for ensuring that the mission, purpose, image and core values of the YMCA of Greater Rochester is conveyed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

To wash all dishes, pots, pans, utensils and all other cookery used in the preparation of food.
To prepare the dish room prior to the end of each meal including putting out slop bucket, dish racks and silverware bins.
To ensure the cleanliness of the dish room, including sweeping and mopping at least once a day; cleaning all counters and dish washing surfaces at the end of each meal leaving them clean and dry; and emptying the drying rack of all dishes.
To make sure that all dish washing machinery is operating properly and informing supervisor immediately if it is not.
To bag up all garbage in the dish room and move them to the loading bay.
To assist in the serving of meals to campers.
To assist the food service provider in the overall operation of the kitchen.
To assist with check-in and check-out processes on opening and closing days.
Assisting in program as needed and as time allows.
Is familiar with and carries out emergency procedures, building rules and regulations.
Attend all required trainings and meetings.
All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have experience with working with children.
Current certification in Standard First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer required; certifications must be valid/current before the first day of staff training and throughout the duration of your seasonal employment.
Excellent communication skills.
Must successfully complete Staff Training, specifically including the YMCA’s New Employee Orientation and Listen First Learn & Implement Cycle.
Person must possess values consistent with the mission of the YMCA.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and transport equipment from one location to another.
Ability to visibly observe children.
Ability to stand for an extended period of time.
Ability to hear distress signals even when distracted by noise and activity.
Ability to work in a variety of environments, specifically those subject to extreme heat
and humidity.
Observe and promote safety and security procedures.

Salary Description

$18 per hour

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