Kitchen Supportive Float chez YWCA Kalamazoo

Position: Kitchen Supportive Float

Department: Improving the Lives of Children 

Supervisor: Associate Director of Food Services

Compensation Band: $16.00 per hour, Entry Pay Band

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time 

Hours of Work: Monday–Friday 9a-1pm; multiple locations

Closure Status: Level 2

MISSION STATEMENT: 

Eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Kitchen Supportive is responsible for preparing meals for the Dreamery and/or other locations and maintaining the quality and nutritional standards of prepared meals as required.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or equivalent required; 
2. One year of experience in food service is required.
3. Must pass criminal, child abuse and neglect, and sex offender background checks.
4. Ability to meet the requirements of the Bureau of Child and Adult Licensing.
5. Ability to understand and follow all guidelines of the Health Department, YWCA, and the Child and Adult Care Food Program including taking direction or correction from others in order to comply with those guidelines. 
6. ServSafe certification or ability to obtain certification in the first 6 months of employment.
7. Demonstrated ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.
8. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, accurately, and professionally.
9. Proof of freedom from communicable tuberculosis according to Bureau of Regulatory Services licensing requirements.
10. Must be able to safely lift 60 pounds.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

       RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Participates in YWCA's Food Services Program by preparing healthy meals through a wide variety of fresh, local, and homemade foods, for consumption in our Dreamery locations. 
2. Provides nutritious meals following the pre-planned menus in order to meet the guidelines and requirements for the Child and Adult Care Food Program under the direction of the Associate Director of Food Services
3. Arrives on-time, well-rested, ready to work with an open mind and positive attitude to all shifts. 
4. Maintains a clean working environment, including all high-touch surfaces, food preparation, storage areas, and work-related laundry.
5. Collects and cleans serving and classroom dishes, returning in a timely manner.
6. Assists in completing the opening and closing routines on time each day. 
7. Assists in the receipt of food products and the proper storage of all foods and materials.
8. Consistently follows all guidelines of the Health Department, the Child and Adult Care Food Program and the YWCA.
9. Delivers all meals and snacks to the Dreamery Classrooms safely, accurately, and timely
10. Observes strict food handling requirements with regard to allergens and dietary restrictions including separate plating and labeling. 
11. Safeguards confidential information gained as a result of the position.
12. Complies with applicable local, state and federal licensing requirements/certification and or regulations.
13. Complies with Association policy regarding required reporting of child abuse and neglect.
14. Works cooperatively and for the good of others with program participants, YWCA staff and volunteers. 
15. Reports to the Associate Director of Food Services. 
16. Performs other duties as assigned.

 WORKING CONDITIONS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. YWCA assigned building
2. Occasional off-site locations; promotional events, networking events, community engagement events, etc.
3. Potential outdoor events 
4. Actions: Sitting, standing, kneeling, bending, some lifting
5. Frequently required to remain stationary
6. Frequently required to move
7. Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
8. Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
9. Continually required to communicate and exchange accurate information
10. Continually work near moving mechanical parts 
11. Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)
12. Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions 
13. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate-loud 
14. Occasionally work in high, precarious places
15. Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
16. The employee must frequently lift and /or move more than 25 pounds. 
17. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 50 pounds. 
18. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision; Ability to adjust focus
19. Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: computer, tablet, vehicle use, 
20. Frequent travel to and from offsite locations and events 
21. Frequent exposure to bloodborne pathogens, airborne pathogens, or infectious materials
22. Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used:  Food Services Vehicle & Commercial Kitchen Appliances

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

1. Orientation to YWCA Personnel Policies, Mission, Purpose and One Imperative
2. Racial Justice Training
3. Pronoun Training 
4. ServSafe Training
5. CACFP Training
6. Orientation to Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Confidentiality, Mandatory Reporting
7. Other appropriate training and in-service which will occur during employment

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer