Kitchen Assistant in Newton, New Jersey at Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges Inc

Description: We are an all - inclusive organization joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. As a growing, mission focused, and future-oriented association of YMCAs, the Metro YMCA of the Oranges has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, mission-driven, candidate to join our team.The Kitchen Assistant is responsible for assisting the cooks and Food Service Director in the kitchen and dining halls ensuring the kitchen is clean and efficiently operational. The Kitchen Assistant may assist in preparation of ingredients under the guidance of cooks and Food Service Director. Requirements:

Essential Functions:

• Works as part of team to ensure food preparation areas are clean and hygienic.
• Prepare cruiser car with necessary dishes, silverware, trays, etc., and sets up dining hall for each meal including dirty dish rack, rag and silverware buckets, brooms, and dust pans.
• Assists in food preparation of meals according to the cook, which includes salad preparation and all items for salad bar, condiments, bread, butter, juice, water, milk, etc., desserts and other items as required.
• Serves food from serving counter putting out all necessary items for consumption.
• After meals, returns unused portions of food to kitchen counters and assist with organization of leftovers according to cook.
• Clean up serving areas including sanitizing, scrubbing counters, bringing in dirty dish racks, silverware and buckets, unused dishes, sweeping and mopping serving area and disposal of garbage.
• Adhere to procedures and rules of dish machine operation and while at the sink for pots.
• Daily and weekly cleaning as assigned ensuring kitchen, dining and storage areas are safe, clean and orderly.
• Follow and abide by the state health codes when handling food.
• May assist unloading shipment of food and supplies as needed.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, college credits/degree in Education preferred.
• Basic understanding of food preparation, culinary arts, kitchen equipment and hygienic processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communication with all levels.
• Ability to problem solve and take initiative that adhere to the purpose, mission and goals of the YMCA.
• Ability to work as part of a team, as a role model and take initiative to identify potential risk factors and take measures to reduce them.
• First-Aid, CPR and AED certification may be required.

Part Time Benefits:

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes paid sick leave, a legal plan, disability insurance, life insurance, 12% retirement benefits upon eligibility, a 403 (b) plan, an employee assistance program, professional development opportunities, Metro Y program discounts, and complimentary use of YMCA facilities.

*Full job description provided upon interview process.*