Food Services Staff

Food Services Staff

YMCA Childcare, Dayton, OH

Part-Time/Non-Exempt

$14.00-$16.80/Hour

This position will prep & deliver meals to our Childcare sites.

Position Summary:

Responsible for the preparation, pickup and delivery of supplies and meals which includes driving Y vehicles when necessary.

Our Culture:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the pre-transportation inspection of vehicle as outlined in the van/bus log.
• Responsible for keeping this log completed and updated.
• Delivers and picks up supplies and meals which includes driving Y vehicles when necessary.
• Poses a valid Ohio driver's license and/or CDL and has a clean driving record.
• Work independently as well as working cooperatively with all staff, vendors, partners, children, and parents to best meet the needs of all staff and participants.
• Meet guidelines set forth by the YMCA, Ohio Department of Children and Youth (Ohio DCY) and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) program.
• Provide excellence in program service and timely delivery.
• Function as a general, all-around cook for meals and special events.
• Implement a quality control program that provides all groups with the highest quality of meal service within given cost constraints.
• Assist in food preparation, service and clean up.
• Implement menus and assist in the entire health and safety of the food service operation.
• Help unload and store supplies.
• Hand washes and stores pots and pans according to Health Department Guidelines.
• Follow food preparation and storage procedures according to Health Department Guidelines.
• Ensure menus meet Ohio Department of Children and Youth (Ohio DCY) guidelines and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) requirements.
• Assist in all aspects of kitchen and dining hall cleanliness, including storage areas and refrigeration units.
• Assist in the recycling program of the facility.
• Assist participants with any special dietary needs or requests.
• Provide exemplary service to all participants in the facility and respond to their needs in a timely and polite manner.
• Constantly assist with attaining the entire facility's goals of cleanliness.
• Provide outstanding food quality and service to our participants and staff.
• Assist in all aspects of safety in food service areas.
• Inspect equipment within food service areas for safety hazards, damage, or wear. Notify supervisor of any issues.
• Increase program participant awareness of healthy lifestyle factors.
• Communicate to supervisor of any concerns or incidents that may need follow-up.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED certificate required.
• Valid Ohio driver's license and/or CDL (bus) and a clean driving record.
• Six months or more of related driving experience required.
• Knowledge of all safety laws and regulations required to hold an Ohio driver's license.