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Advancement Opportunities available

Essential Functions:

1. Assist in the daily operations of the camp food service, including food preparation.
2. Assist in routine sanitation of the kitchen and related equipment, including dishwashing, sweeping, mopping, and cleaning of the kitchen and food storage areas.
3. Assist in the preparation and packaging of food for use outside the camp dining hall, and in receiving orders from our food supplier.
4. Other duties as assigned by the Head Cook or Camp Director.
5. Applies YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to best practices, emergency procedures, medical and disciplinary situations and child abuse prevention.
6. Ensures the health and safety of all members/guests.
7. Inspect physical space to ensure the safety, orderliness, sanitation and cleanliness of facilities.

NOTE: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

YMCA Competencies (Leader):  

Community: Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to improving lives.

Inclusion: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinion, and perceptions.

Relationships: Builds rapport and relates well to others.

Influence: Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view and remains calm in challenging situations.

Communication: Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.

Self-Development: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance.

Emotional Maturity: Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships.

Qualifications:

1. Experience in professional food service preferred, especially food preparation and dishwashing.
2. Able to perform physical aspects of the position, including: Able to operate equipment used in food preparation and cooking, both manual and mechanical.
   1. Identify and respond to environmental and other hazards
   2. Respond appropriately to situations requiring First Aid, and assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury)
   3. Lift 50 pounds
3. 18 years of age and eligible for work in the United States.
4. Has or obtains current Safe Serve or food handler's certification.
5. Handles self in a professional manner. Works with integrity, discretion, and maintains confidentiality. Upholds a professional appearance.
6. Proven ability to have initiative, good judgments and ability to make decisions independently.
7. Must pass a Level 2 Background Screening. Level 2 is a fingerprint check of state and federal criminal history information conducted through the Florida Department of law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).