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YMCA of the USA
Estes Park, CO, United States
Full-time
Estes Park Center YMCA

Bring Your Culinary Skills to One of the Busiest Food Service Facilities in Colorado!


Responsible for the daily management of all Banquet/Special Events within the food service operations at Estes Park Center; including menu planning, ordering, food preparation, kitchen cleanliness, appropriate staff scheduling and guest satisfaction.  The Sous Chef is also responsible for compliance with federal, state and county health regulations.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  1. Operate within developed budget and provide accurate data and timely completion of all recording and reporting activities.
  2. Effectively coordinate with the Food Service Manager and Assistant Food Service Director to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and seamless cooperation between front of house and back of house operations.
  3. Train, develop, supervise and evaluate employees to ensure maximum productivity is attained and morale is at a high level.Monitor scheduling, time keeping and training for Food Service personnel. Set performance and accountability standards and follow through with evaluation of performance.
  4. Order food, supplies and equipment necessary for the food service operation in coordination with the Association Food Service Director.
  5. Plan delicious and nutritious meals and deliveries to ensure the best utilization of the facilities and staff to meet customer needs.
  6. Direct all aspects of food production, ordering, storage, preparation, portion control, inventory and record keeping while ensuring culinary excellence at all times.
  7. Uphold the YMCA of the Rockies Mission, policies and programs.
  8. Support the Association safety program.  Promote safe work practices and a safe environment for guests, members and staff.
  9. Uphold and reflect the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Faith in all functions.
  10. Effective interpersonal skills in order to maintain positive working relationships with food service staff, vendors, guests, department managers and other Association employees.
  11. Strong leadership qualities and minimum of two years supervisory experience.
  12. Ensure clean FS facilities and maintain required standards in regards to OSHA, Department of Health, USFDA and YMCA.

Other Functions

  1. Possess excellent customer service skills; for example, friendly, personable, helpful, patient, and professional.
  2. Report to Association Food Service Director on progress of major projects and needs of the department.
  3. Promote a cooperative, positive and problem-solving atmosphere at all times.
  4. Support and contribute to employee training programs, such as the International Training Program, Calvin Leadership Program, Navigators, etc.
  5. Operational knowledge of a wide variety of F.S. equipment, including, but not limited to, computers, dish machine, broiler, steamer, ovens, slicer, tilt skillet, etc.
  6. All other duties as assigned.
Skills/Experience: 
  1. Culinary degree preferred, plus two years’ sous chef experience.
  2. Minimum of five years’ experience in volume food preparation, institutional food service, buffet presentation and carryout/grab and go service.
  3. ServSafe Certification.
  4. Responsible for compliance with all Federal, State and Local Health Codes and overall quality assurance in the kitchens.
  5. Proven record of sound managerial and organizational skills to plan and serve up to 8,000 meals per day during peak seasons.
  6. Able to physically move throughout all food service operations.
  7. Must meet acceptable criminal background check standards.
  8. Ability to work cooperatively with others in a diverse environment.
  9. Must possess a valid, USA state issued driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and comply with YMCA driving rules to be approved to operate YMCA vehicles.
How to Apply: 
https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=1690548&B_ID=83
Job Function: 
Food Service

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Oct 31 2017
Active Until: 
Dec 1 2017
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit