POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Food Service Attendant works closely with the program staff to provide quality nutrition offerings by delivering and serving hot lunch and snacks to program participants on a daily basis.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provides quality customer service and follows all health department guidelines to help maintain a healthy and safe environment for children in the program.
- Washing dishes, cleaning and organization of kitchen
- Preparation of meals and snacks.
- Preparation and heating of food as instructed.
- Obtaining proper meal counts.
- Follow established Procedures and Safety Precautions.
- Other duties deemed necessary by supervisor
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Reliable and punctual attendance
- Ability to interact respectfully with children and coworkers
- Possess good judgment and common sense
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Frequent repetitive motion with hands and upper body related to food preparation activities.
- Occasional standing and walking (average 10 foot– 15 foot) in kitchen areas.
- Occasional bending and lifting (average 20 times per day) of bulk foods, food bins and hot food caddies: bulk food items are lifted from the floor and weigh 10-50 lbs. each, food bins weigh 30 – 70 lbs., are lifted from floor and work tables and loaded into vans.
- Occasional crouching to retrieve items from lower shelves. Regular reaching occurs to retrieve utensils and food items from storage shelves and cupboards up to 8 foot high.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Countryside YMCA is committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care. We follow best practices for abuse prevention, including thorough screening, ongoing training, and clear behavioral expectations for staff and volunteers. We have a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and take all allegations and concerns very seriously. All employees are required to follow our child protection policies, complete required training, and report any suspicious or inappropriate behavior immediately.
Skills Required
- Reliable and punctual attendance
- Ability to interact respectfully with children and coworkers
- Possess good judgment and common sense
- Ability to perform repetitive hand/upper-body food prep tasks, stand/walk, bend, lift 10-70 lbs regularly
- Follow health department guidelines and complete required child protection training and screening
What We Do
Countryside YMCA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit social services organization dedicated to Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. Its mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. As one of the largest YMCA facilities in the USA, it offers extensive wellness programs, fitness facilities, and childcare services for the community.
