Kitchen Assistant Cook - YMCA of Central Texas

The YMCA of Central Texas is seeking a Kitchen Assistant Cook to support food services for groups and camps at Camp Twin Lakes in Cedar Park, TX.

Under the direction of the Head Cook and Resident Camp Director, the Kitchen Assistant Cook, in cooperation with other staff, will be responsible for providing high quality food service within budgeted guidelines.

This position assists in providing high quality food and snacks while ensuring that systems and processes are adhered to. 

Essential Functions:

• Assists with activities of food preparation, kitchen, pantry, and storeroom personnel and purchases or requisitions foodstuffs and kitchen supplies
• Assists in planning menus and snacks, preparing and apportioning foods, and utilizing food surpluses and leftovers
• Attends all relevant training meetings and training events
• Assists with the maintenance and cleaning of the kitchen to ensure a healthy/safe environment
• Wash and put away dishes
• Performs other duties as requested

Qualifications:

• A Texas Food Handlers Certification
• Minimum age of eighteen (18) years old
• GED or high school degree
• Six months of relevant experience, dealing with large group cafeteria and family-style service
• Must have excellent customer service skills
• Must display a positive attitude towards children and staff, willingness to help others and good communication skills
• Weekend and evening work will be required at times

Pay Rate: $13.00 to $15.00/hour

About Us: We are a not-for-profit services Association focusing on mission driven initiatives, with a vision of building strong kids, strong families and strong communities throughout 7 Texas Counties. Our organization is home to the largest school age child care provider in Williamson County as well as health and fitness programs that improve the quality of life for over 45,000 members ranging from preschool through senior citizen.

Our Commitment: The YMCA of Central Texas is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment where all are welcome and have access to Y programs and services. Our mission driven focus includes three areas: Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. In order to maximize the service delivery impact in these areas, the YMCA of Central Texas Volunteer and Staff Leadership recognize and work toward growing diverse representation to appropriately mirror that of the communities we serve. As such, the Branch Boards have the latitude to recruit community leaders that have the Time, Talent, Treasure and Cultural connections necessary to help expand the mission of the YMCA in their respective areas.

In addition, YMCA of Central Texas provides Staff with a Career Development program designed to ensure a fair and equitable approach to advancement where each and every employee has the opportunity to grow and thrive. The Y values a diverse workforce and bases employment decisions on Association need, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability or any other legally protected status.

The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free workplace. Thank you for your interest in the YMCA of Central Texas!