What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Cook I position at YWCA York?
Position Summary
The Food Service Cook I supports the Food Service Manager in planning menus, preparing, and serving food for YWCA York and Camp Cann-Edi-On in accordance with the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The Food Service Cook I is also responsible for maintaining a clean work area that complies with food service regulations. All YWCA York staff are expected to be dedicated to creating a diverse, fair, inclusive, and mission-driven workplace environment, helping the YWCA achieve its goals of ending racism and empowering women.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Create balanced menus according to CACFP guidelines and post them as required.
- Food preparation and distribution for children, staff, and campers.
- Comply with special dietary requirements.
- Assist with delivering off-site foods, room meals, and stocking supplies as needed.
- Receive, organize, and rotate vendor deliveries and inventory as needed.
- Responsible for washing dishes related to food preparation and serving according to regulations.
- Responsible for maintaining a clean work environment, including sinks, countertops, stovetops, equipment, sweeping and mopping floors, emptying trash, etc.
- Must maintain ServSafe Certification.
- Supervise the Camp Can-Edi-On kitchen area during the day camp summer program.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); with one to two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Current ServSafe Certification or willingness to fulfill the requirements to obtain a ServSafe Certification.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of and ability to prepare meals compliant with the Child and Adult Care Food Program standards.
- Follows safety and security procedures
- Adjusts to changes in the work environment.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication abilities
- High level of discretion, confidentiality, and cultural competence
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines
YWCA York Requirements
- Must support the YWCA mission to eliminate racism and empower women
- Clearances required: PA Criminal Background Check, Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprinting (or waiver affidavit)
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- May require driving in inclement weather
- Frequent standing and walking
- Occasionally may need to lift supplies up to 50 pounds
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Medical, dental, vision, and retirement plan options
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and family-friendly workplace practices
- Professional development and training opportunities
YWCA York is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and seek employees who represent the clients and community we serve. Therefore, we strongly encourage women, people of color, multilingual individuals, LGBTQIA individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.