Line Cook

Silver Bay, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=87+Silver+Bay+Rd.+Silver+Bay+NY+USA+12874) • Food Service

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Silver Bay YMCA is more than a traditional YMCA and more than a traditional hotel. Silver Bay is the best of both combined into one organization that has been around for over 120 years. We are a mission driven organization focused on fostering relationships, strengthening communities and nurturing spirit, mind and body for all. When you join our team, you gain the ability to work for a great cause whilst being surrounded by a beautiful natural environment and a great community of team members. Silver Bay YMCA is chalk full of history, families that have been coming here for generations, and an engaging and fun working environment. If you feel passionate about wanting to make a positive impact on your local community through your work, we encourage you to join us.

REPORTS TO:Executive Chef

CLASSIFICATION:Full-Time/Non-Exempt

Salary:$17.18 - $20.62

BENEFITS:10% YMCA Retirement, Family Program Fees, Free Day Camp, Health Insurance, Paid Time Off.

POSITION SUMMARY:The position is primarily responsible for successfully producing food items and maintaining the kitchen area. This position should also possess the necessary skills to give basic direction to fellow team members.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:N/A

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare and cook the items based on recipes directly given by the Executive Chef, along with any necessary templates that may need to be fulfilled.

• Ensure that food is prepared correctly and served (as per NYS Health Dept. regulations), good tasting, and distributed professionally and efficiently.

• Model and maintain a positive, professional, and customer service attitude and environment at all times, with the result of recruitment and retention of campers, customers, and staff

• Keep the kitchen, dining hall, dish room, loading dock, coolers, freezers, and dry goods storage clean and organized, and place any orders received for the day.

• Report all accidents and incidents involving self, participants, guests, and other employees.

• Being a member of a TEAM-focused workplace.

• Maintain good personal hygiene.

• As a 24-hour operation, all staff may be asked to work weekend, evening, or night shifts and/or holidays to serve our members, guests, and program participants.

• Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Some high school coursework required.

• At least 1-2 years of experience as a prep cook.

• Sound organizational skills, the ability to multitask, work well under pressure, and meet deadlines.

• Ability to read and follow instructions.

• Good verbal communication skills.

• Mathematic skills necessary to convert recipes based on guest count.

• Ability to operate cooking and food preparation equipment.

• Understanding of proper food handling and sanitation procedures

• Sound organizational skills, the ability to multitask, work well under pressure, and meet deadlines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods standing and walking.

• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of dining and catering services.

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

• Work in excessive heat and cold may be required in association with the kitchen environment.

Salary Description

$17.18 - $20.62