Cook III

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YMCA of the USA
Estes Park, CO, USA
Full-time

Do you love cooking? Do your hobbies include hiking and outdoor adventures? If yes, we want you to join us in the Rocky Mountains!

This position supports the work of the YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park Center, which operates a mission-based family and group conference and retreat center, serving more than 150,000 annually. Cook III is primarily responsible for shift management of all kitchen & back of the house food service operations at Estes Park Center; including menu planning, food preparation, ordering, and kitchen cleanliness. Cook III is also responsible for compliance with federal, state and county health regulations.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Have excellent time management and organizational skills.
  • Have excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Be fluent in written and oral English.
  • Maintain a hygienic, neat, clean, professional appearance and presentation at all times.
  • Work holidays, weekends, and morning or evening shifts.
  • Be timely and dependable for scheduled shifts.
  • Be able to work eight-hour shifts on concrete floors and lift 40 pounds up to 36-inch-high tables.
  • Have basic food preparation and sanitation knowledge.
  • Have 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.
  • Direct aspects of food production during shift, such as ordering, storage, preparation, cleaning, portion control, inventory and record keeping while ensuring culinary excellence at all times.
  • Plan delicious and nutritious meals and deliveries to ensure the best utilization of the facilities and staff to meet customer needs.
  • Execute planned meals to the specification of Association Food Service Director, Senior Executive Chef, and Executive Chef.
  • Have ownership of produced meals, meal presentation, facility cleanliness, and working relationship with employees.
  • Train, supervise, develop, and evaluate new employees to ensure maximum productivity is attained, morale is at a high level and excellent customer service is delivered.
  • Understand cleanliness and sanitation protocol as directed by the YMCA of the Rockies and the Colorado Department of Health.
  • Monitor scheduling for Food Service personnel.
  • Set & abide by performance and accountability standards.
Educational Background: 
Culinary degree preferred, plus minimum two years’ experience in a la carte or buffet dining presentations, and volume food or institutional food service operations. Management experience preferred.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Effectively coordinate with the Senior Executive Chef & Executive Chef to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and seamless cooperation between front of house and back of house operations.
  • ServSafe Certification or program completion within 3 months of hire.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Hourly: $15.75

How to Apply: 

https://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/details/40649

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: 
Nov 5 2019
Active Until: 
Dec 5 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit