What are the responsibilities and job description for the YMCA Child Development Cook - York position at YMCA of the Roses?
The Arthur J. Glatfelter YMCA in York is seeking a dependable and caring Child Care Cook to prepare healthy, nutritious meals for children in our program. In this role, you will plan, prepare, and serve meals and snacks that meet USDA/CACFP guidelines, helping ensure children receive balanced nutrition to support their growth and development.
We're looking for someone who enjoys working in a child-centered environment, takes pride in food preparation, and understands the important role healthy meals play in a child's day.
Schedule
Employees enjoy FREE use of the facilities at all branches, including our outdoor pools, gym, and wellness centers. Staff also receive discounts on YMCA programs and lessons.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving center meals, ordering food for all child care sites, distribution of food, grocery shopping and maintenance of a healthy, safe, and clean kitchen. This position requires physical lifting and handling of food. All employees must reflect the YMCA of the Roses core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility when caring out their job functions.
OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
Essential Functions
We're looking for someone who enjoys working in a child-centered environment, takes pride in food preparation, and understands the important role healthy meals play in a child's day.
Schedule
- Monday–Friday
- 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Employees enjoy FREE use of the facilities at all branches, including our outdoor pools, gym, and wellness centers. Staff also receive discounts on YMCA programs and lessons.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving center meals, ordering food for all child care sites, distribution of food, grocery shopping and maintenance of a healthy, safe, and clean kitchen. This position requires physical lifting and handling of food. All employees must reflect the YMCA of the Roses core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility when caring out their job functions.
OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
Essential Functions
- Comply with all Department of Human Services (DHS) regulations
- Comply with all Child Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) regulations
- Comply with all Health Department inspection regulations/policies
- Complete/assist with components of the CACFP requirements which includes the following:
- Maintain daily food production and menu forms
- Create and distribute classroom meal forms
- Manage meal count forms
- Tally and submit CACFP meal forms for reimbursement
- Prepare meals (breakfast, lunch, snack) according to planned menus
- Serve all meals to classrooms
- Serve and prepare hot breakfast minimum of two times per a week
- Assist with ratio in classrooms as needed
- Clean kitchen and equipment/appliances daily
- Maintain clean, healthy and sanitary practices in keeping with the Department of Health
- Practice proper hand washing procedures
- Order food for all child care sites/centers
- Purchase other food intems at the grocery store or food bank
- Distribute food accordingly for various sites/locations; arrange for off-site delivery
- Know fire and emergency procedures; Be prepared in emergency situation
- Know and follow established center policies and procedures
- Obtain required training hours as per DHS, Department of Health and YMCA regulations
- Maintain positive attitude toward children, their families and staff
- Maintain confidentiality and treat all families with dignity and respect
- Provide and prepare meals for other YMCA functions within the meal service policy
- Follow YMCA of the Roses attendance policies outlined in the Childcare Employee Handbook.
- Attend staff meetings.
- All other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
- Engaging Community
- Inclusion
- Communication and Influence
- A High School Diploma or general educational development certificate (GED).
- A minimum of 1 year food preparation experience.
- Obtain the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture's Food Safety Certificate and maintain current status.
- Obtain a proper clearances, a negative Mantoux TB test and a physical
- Must have or obtain CPR and AED certification
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to stand for long spans of time, reach above and below, carry up to 15 pounds without assistance, perform functions of food preparation, and withstand the elements of a kitchen
- Obtain a State Police, Child Abuse, NSOR and FBI certifications in addition to a negative Mantoux TB test and a physical.