Prep Cook: Camp Harrison

Under the supervision of the Food Service Director and consistent with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the Prep Cook preforms a wide range of duties involved with preparing and/or serving foods for all groups at Camp Harrison.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare fresh produce by washing, peeling, cutting, and portioning items for cooks.
• Prepare meat by trimming, cutting, and portioning.
• Prepare simple dishes such as breads and salads.
• Mix or prepare condiments, dressing and sauces.
• Prepare food items for line service and ensure great food presentation.
• Set-up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Clean kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Maintain good working relationships with coworkers, participants, and managers.
• Maintain compliance with applicable healthy, safety, food handling and hygiene codes and standards

YMCA COMPETENCIES:

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.

Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School (or GED) and at least 1 year experience in food service
• SafeServe certification or ability to obtain in first 90 days
• Basic food preparation knowledge and line work experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and adaptation skills.
• Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to push, pull and lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work irregular work hours, including nights and weekends
• Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate