Food Cook

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

FOOD SERVICE/COOK JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Food Service / Cook Department: Food Service
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Status: Part-time

Reports to: Food Service Director

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Food Service Director, the Kitchen Staff/Cook is responsible for
food preparation, service, and cleanup at YMCA Camp Ohiyesa. The Kitchen Staff/Cook assists
with maintaining a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals,
promotes the potential of all youth, and provides a quality experience to both youth and their
families. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization
committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social
responsibility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
 Responsible for assisting in the food preparation, cooking, serving, and cleanup of all
meals served as directed by the Food Service Director.
 Performs prep work such as washing, peeling, cutting and seeding fruits and vegetables.
 Carries pans, kettles and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator
in accordance with safety standards.
 Stores food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation
procedures.
 Cleans work areas, equipment and utensils.
 Distributes supplies, utensils and portable equipment.
 Utilizes approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality,
serving temperatures and standard portion control as directed by Food Service Director.
 Serves guests in a friendly, efficient manner.
 Assures compliance with all sanitation and safety requirements.
 Performs other duties as assigned.
YMCA COMPETENCIES:
 Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire
to serve others and fulfill community needs.
 Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions,
and perceptions.
 Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one
situation to another. 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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
 Must be at least 18 years of age.

YMCA JOB DESCRIPTION – FOOD SERVICE STAFF/COOK

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
 Child Abuse Prevention training required within 30 days of hire.
 Previous food service experience preferred
 Serve-Safe certification preferred
 Previous experience working with diverse populations.
 Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different
backgrounds.
 Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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 move about safely in a kitchen setting, including stairs.
 Ability to lift objects up to 30 lbs
 Ability to safely handle sharp objects (such as knives) and hot cooking equipment.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with
program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program
participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with
authorities in any case of abuse.