Food Service - Food Service Assistant Flat Rock

## Flat Rock River YMCA Camp - Kitchen Assistant

**General Function**

Under the direction of the Food Service Manager, this position will be responsible for performing a variety of food preparation and dishwashing duties.

**Know How**

Candidate must be at least 16 years old. Experience in food preparation or service and dishwashing is preferred. Ability to attend mandatory YMCA trainings such as New Employee Orientation, Foundations: Preventing Abuse in Youth Serving Organizations within 60-90 days of employment and other training required for position.

## Qualifications

**Principle Responsibilities**

• Observe safety guidelines according to YMCA, OSHA and Board of health standards as it relates to food preparation and service.
• Work with kitchen staff to provide meals/food service to Flat Rock River YMCA Camp groups and guests.
• Assist with preparation and cooking of a variety of foods according to directions and instructions.
• Clean and inspect kitchen appliances, equipment and work areas to ensure cleanliness, safety and functional operation.
• Clean and maintain work storage areas, equipment and utensils according to guidelines, which includes dish washing, mopping floors.
• Remove trash and clean garbage containers.
• Inform supervisor when supplies are getting low or equipment is not working properly.
• Assists with carrying food supplies and equipment to and from storage and work areas.
• Assists in storing food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
• Assists with stocking cupboards and refrigerators, recycle items and tend to salad bars.
• May be asked to assist with simple housekeeping/maintenance/grounds tasks including but not limited to cleaning cabins, floors, windows, vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, setting up rooms/arranging furniture and removing trash.
• The daily duties also include and are not limited to keeping the building in a clean and orderly condition.
• Other duties as assigned.

**Additional Perks:** YMCA membership included, Employee Assistance Program and First Stop Health.