Kitchen Manager

Competitive benefits package including generous paid time off, employer funded retirement, and free or discounted programs

POSITION SUMMARY:

The YMCA Kitchen Manager performs all the needs of preparing, serving, and planning for meal programs. This position supports all aspects of the children's nutrition program within the childcare programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Under the direction of the Center Director the Kitchen Manager shall:

1. Conduct the duties of this position in a manner that is consistent with and follows all YMCA Personnel, ServSafe and Child Care Policies; including the State Regulations for Child Care Centers, the Character Traits of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
2. Planning and cooking nutritious meals as per CACFP guidelines.
3. Maintaining a clean and healthy kitchen as per ServSafe regulations.
4. Providing budgeting information and requesting necessary equipment
5. Managing and maintaining food and storage inventories.
6. Verifying and completing necessary paperwork.
7. Attend trainings, be familiar with and adhere to policies relating to Risk Management
8. Report all concerns regarding the children, program and co-workers to the Center Director in a timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. At least one year of institutional cooking food ordering experience highly desirable
2. Possess a Food Handler's License or willingness to obtain
3. Knowledge of proper conditions of food storage and serving.
4. The ability to understand the needs of children with food allergies, and to implement methods of food cross-contamination avoidance.
5. Ability to follow nutritious menus and prepare sufficient quantity of foods for center population
6. Basic math skills required for measuring and calculating serving portions
7. Two or more years of experience working with children, highly desirable
8. Must be physically able to use the computer with basic proficiency.
9. Ability to speak, read, and write English.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary : $15 - $16