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Proudly serving Sororities and Fraternities, Upper Crust Food Service is known for freshness, quality, variety, and excellent customer service. Upper Crust Food Service began with a vision to solve a problem that many Fraternity and Sorority houses face. That problem is a lack of consistency and professionalism in the kitchen. With a focus on great food and personal service, we've remained true to our roots. Today, the chefs of Upper Crust Food Service prepare tens of thousands of meals weekly for students across the country.

Kitchen Assistant

Proudly serving Sororities and Fraternities, Upper Crust Food Service is known for freshness, quality, variety, and excellent customer service. Upper Crust Food Service began with a vision to solve a problem that many Fraternity and Sorority houses face. That problem is a lack of consistency and professionalism in the kitchen. With a focus on great food and personal service, we've remained true to our roots. Today, the chefs of Upper Crust Food Service prepare tens of thousands of meals weekly for students across the country.

Kitchen Assistants support the culinary team by preparing and executing food as directed by the Head Chef and Sous Chef. They maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen, ensure equipment is in order, and stock supplies. Additionally, they assist with fostering a positive atmosphere with coworkers and customers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare food as directed by Head Chef and/or Sous Chef
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining room including but not limited to tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, saut burners, convection oven, flat top range, refrigeration equipment, and floors
• Wash kitchen utensils, equipment and dishes, etc.
• Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.
• Assist in unloading and putting away deliveries
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude with coworkers and customers
• Sort and remove the trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.
• Communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts.

• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Understand various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with a variety of personalities and under pressure.

• Be familiar with the industry's best practices

• 2+ years in a full-service restaurant as a prep/line cook
• Ability to pass a background check
• Have a valid food safety handler and sanitation certification in accordance with state and local regulations or obtain one within 30 days of employment
• High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, preferred.

• The work environment can be loud and busy. There are many kitchen hazards such as hot surfaces and liquids, sharp knives, and slippery floors.
• Capability to work in a kitchen environment that may involve exposure to extreme heat or cold.
• Required to stand for long periods, up to 8+ hours, as well as walk, bend and stoop.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals

• Experience working in a school kitchen or cafeteria preferred.
• ServSafe certified preferred.

• Cafeteria Monitoring: Greet students and staff in a friendly and courteous manner. Keep a clean and welcoming cafeteria enviroment. Wash and lift tables at the end of the lunch period. Empty full trash bins and take trash to outside dumpster. Assist students with their meals and answer any questions about menu items.
• Food Safety and Sanitation: Adhere to strict food safety and sanitation protocols to maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen and cafeteria enviironment.
• Customer Service: Provide friendly and professional customer service to school staff, students, and parents during meal deliveries.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of meal preparation, delivery activities, and inventory transactions.
• Dishwashing: Assist with dishwashing duties as needed, including washing, rinsing, and sanitizing dishes, carts and utensils. .Ensure that all dishes are properly cleaned and stored for future use.
• Language Proficiency: Must be fluent in Spanish, with strong verbal communication skills to effectively coordinate with staff and engage with Spanish-speaking students.

• Reaching : Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Lifting : Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles. Must be able to lift, carry, push and/or pull up to 40 pounds
• Grasping : Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Talking : Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken work; those activities where detailed or import spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

• Hearing : Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.
• Repetitive motions : Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Standing : Able to stand for extended periods and work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• The worker is subject to environmental conditions.
• The worker should provide consistent and reliable attendance.

Proudly serving Sororities and Fraternities, Upper Crust Food Service is known for freshness, quality, variety, and excellent customer service. Upper Crust Food Service began with a vision to solve a problem that many Fraternity and Sorority houses face. That problem is a lack of consistency and professionalism in the kitchen. With a focus on great food and personal service, we've remained true to our roots. Today, the chefs of Upper Crust Food Service prepare tens of thousands of meals weekly for students across the country.

Kitchen Assistants support the culinary team by preparing and executing food as directed by the Head Chef and Sous Chef. They maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen, ensure equipment is in order, and stock supplies. Additionally, they assist with fostering a positive atmosphere with coworkers and customers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare food as directed by Head Chef and/or Sous Chef
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining room including but not limited to tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, saut burners, convection oven, flat top range, refrigeration equipment, and floors
• Wash kitchen utensils, equipment and dishes, etc.
• Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.
• Assist in unloading and putting away deliveries
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude with coworkers and customers
• Sort and remove the trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.
• Communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts.

• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Understand various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with a variety of personalities and under pressure.
• Be familiar with the industry's best practices

• 2+ years in a full-service restaurant as a prep/line cook
• Ability to pass a background check
• Have a valid food safety handler and sanitation certification in accordance with state and local regulations or obtain one within 30 days of employment
• High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, preferred.

• The work environment can be loud and busy. There are many kitchen hazards such as hot surfaces and liquids, sharp knives, and slippery floors.
• Capability to work in a kitchen environment that may involve exposure to extreme heat or cold.
• Required to stand for long periods, up to 8+ hours, as well as walk, bend and stoop.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals

Sheridan County YMCA is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status

POSITION SUMMARY

This position supports the work of Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the guidance and supervision of the Childcare Director, the Kitchen Cook Assistant is responsible for assisting the cook in providing healthy meals in a clean, safe, enjoyable and positive environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Kitchen Cook Assistant is expected to fulfill the following functions:
•Assist in special functions related to Y events such as mandatory meetings and events.
•Assist in the preparation of food for the childcare program or other Y programs, meetings and events.
•Perform pre-serving set up in the youth center at mealtimes.
•Daily kitchen clean up and sanitization.
•Input & track milk program.
•Follow all safety guidelines and methods for food preparation, cooking, thawing and storing.
•Be prepared to step in as lead cook when needed.
•Maintain a clean, organized, safe and sanitary kitchen always following Wyoming Department of Health protocols to ensure the kitchen is ready for pop-in Health Inspections at any given time.
•Assist with menu planning and inputting on the computer.
•Assist with grocery shopping (ordering, picking up, and organizing).

In addition to the essential duties and responsibilities, Kitchen Cook Assistant will:
•Pursue/participate in ongoing training.
•Participate in the annual campaign by giving, campaigning or both.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to perform all physical demands of the position including leading classes, walking, standing, bending, reaching and lifting.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. At least 18 years of age.

2. Alarm/Emergency Procedures training within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter.

3. CPR, First Aid and Child Abuse Prevention training within 90 days of hire and biannually thereafter.

4. New Employee Orientation within 90 days of hire.

5. Be certified or have the ability to become certified in Safe Serve procedures.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE
•Retirement: Eligible to contribute an optional percentage or dollar amount to a 401K or Roth account after one year of service, with a YMCA match of up to 4%; an additional contribution annually from the YMCA per Board discretion
•Membership: FREE membership for the whole family!
•Programs: First Camp Session FREE; one FREE program every session!
•Training: FREE on the job training to include CPR, First Aid and many more opportunities.
•Employee Assistance Program: Services include face to face counseling, financial coaching, legal counseling and virtual counseling.

OUR CULTURE
•Welcoming: The YMCA is open to all people and creates spaces where people can belong.
•Genuine: The YMCA values people for who they are and encourages them to be true to themselves and others.
•Hopeful: The YMCA believes in people's ability to inspire a brighter tomorrow.
•Nurturing: The YMCA is with people on their journey to develop their full potential.
•Determined: The YMCA works relentlessly to strengthen communities.
•Respect: The YMCA sees all people as equal in worth and value.
•Responsibility: The YMCA is accountable for actions and impact.
•Caring: The YMCA is guided by caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
•Diversity, equity, and inclusion: The YMCA strives to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Join us today!

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• Cooks and prepares meals independently as needed
• Assists in weekly receiving and rotation of food inventory
• Oversees the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining room
• Serves food to clients
• Washes dishes
• Holds appropriate boundaries with students
• Helps prepare for Family Days
• Takes on any as needed responsibilities assigned by the Kitchen Director

• Experience with food preparation and cleanliness
• Flexibility for additional shifts, coverage, or events
• Must complete Direct Care Training
• Food Handlers Permit (current)
• Pass a criminal background check
• Live the mission of Telos
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Clean language and behavior
• Dependable
• Coachable
• Proactive

• 18+ years of age
• 6+ months of food handling or kitchen experience

Proudly serving Sororities and Fraternities, Upper Crust Food Service is known for freshness, quality, variety, and excellent customer service. Upper Crust Food Service began with a vision to solve a problem that many Fraternity and Sorority houses face. That problem is a lack of consistency and professionalism in the kitchen. With a focus on great food and personal service, we've remained true to our roots. Today, the chefs of Upper Crust Food Service prepare tens of thousands of meals weekly for students across the country.

Kitchen Assistants support the culinary team by preparing and executing food as directed by the Head Chef and Sous Chef. They maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen, ensure equipment is in order, and stock supplies. Additionally, they assist with fostering a positive atmosphere with coworkers and customers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare food as directed by Head Chef and/or Sous Chef
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining room including but not limited to tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, saut burners, convection oven, flat top range, refrigeration equipment, and floors
• Wash kitchen utensils, equipment and dishes, etc.
• Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.
• Assist in unloading and putting away deliveries
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude with coworkers and customers
• Sort and remove the trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.
• Communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts.

• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Understand various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with a variety of personalities and under pressure.

• Be familiar with the industry's best practices

• 2+ years in a full-service restaurant as a prep/line cook
• Ability to pass a background check
• Have a valid food safety handler and sanitation certification in accordance with state and local regulations or obtain one within 30 days of employment
• High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, preferred.

• The work environment can be loud and busy. There are many kitchen hazards such as hot surfaces and liquids, sharp knives, and slippery floors.
• Capability to work in a kitchen environment that may involve exposure to extreme heat or cold.
• Required to stand for long periods, up to 8+ hours, as well as walk, bend and stoop.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals

This is a year round part time position. Fall shifts begin as soon as August 25 and ideally continue working throughout the academic year winter, spring, and summer semesters. Center is closed for approximately two weeks over winter break.

General Purpose : Under the direction of the Children's Center Food Services Supervisor and Assistant, assists in all aspects of providing breakfast, lunch, and/or afternoon snack for up to 200 children a day.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Primary Functions

• Dependent upon schedule, sets up and prepares breakfast, lunch and/or afternoon snack
• Washes, dries and puts away all dishes used in the preparation, eating and serving of the meal
• Maintains the cleanliness and neatness of the kitchen area to include sinks, cupboards, oven, refrigerator, floors, etc.
• Maintains inventory of foods and supplies
• Maintains records of food/milk served and returned daily
• Monitors food deliveries
• Posts quantities of milk returned on the milk chart daily
• Follows through with regular cleaning and maintenance schedules as posted or directed by coordinators
• Applies and maintains appropriate health and safety standards in the kitchen
• Alerts coordinators to equipment that fails to meet the standards for safety as outlined in the food handlers training

Customer Service and Collaboration

• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with various A.S. and University departments

Safety

• Ensures all operations are conducted with the safety of staff and customers as first priority, and in accordance with the Injury and Illness Prevention Plan and other safety policies
• Adheres to Associated Students' and Children's Center Codes of Safe Practice
• Reports accidents to supervisor and reviews changes required to avoid reoccurrence. Ensures completion of proper documentation is completed for each accident (employee and/or non-employee) and forwards to supervisor
• Reports maintenance problems and/or broken and unsafe equipment to the appropriate party immediately

Job Requirements

Minimum & Preferred Requirements

Education: Must be currently enrolled at San Diego State University, taking a minimum of 6 units

Experience: Experience in food service preferred but not required

The following items are required for employment at childcare establishments:

• FBI, DOB, and Child Abuse Index fingerprint clearance
• TB clearance, current Health Screening and up to date immunizations
• Beginning in January 1, 2018, Health and Safety code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years
• Certificate of completion of the Mandated Reporter training AB1207 and must be renewed every two years. This online training can be completed and accessed at
• Basic Pest Management in the School and Child Care Settings Training Certificate
• This online training can be completed and accessed at

Trainings to be completed within 30 days of hire:

• Anti-Harassment for All Employees
• Computer Security Awareness
• Must attend monthly required staff training (as scheduled)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a kitchen team
• Knowledge of specific food allergies and preferences of children enrolled

Schedule & Working Conditions

This is a year-round part-time position. Hiring for Fall shifts will be completed in November and December. Staff orientations are scheduled in mid-August prior to shifts beginning in August 25th.

Regular scheduled shifts are MWF or TTh schedule between 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM. Mandatory staff training is held Friday from 4:00-5:30 once a month.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is in a work environment that is frequently busy and has tight workspace. The work environment also involves exposure to various elements including but not limited to: chemicals, dust, blood borne pathogens and other environmental risks.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must frequently be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility throughout the entire shift. The employee must be able to frequently use fingers and hands to handle serving equipment, such as plates, tongs, spoons, ladles, etc. The employee must frequently be able to lift and/or move a minimum of 50 pounds and frequently use upper body strength required. There will be long periods of time standing on their feet and moving around and the employee will occasionally be required to sit, climb, balance, bend at the waist, push or pull, reach above shoulder level, stoop and kneel. Hearing and speaking to exchange information with children, staff and parents; moving quickly and easily from bent to standing; visual scanning to ensure safety of all work in kitchen and surrounding areas is also expected.

Relationships

Inside the Organization

• Reports to the Children's Center Food Services Supervisor and Food Services Assistant

Outside the Organization

• Establishes and maintains working relationships with various A.S. and University departments

Employment Category: Range I, Step I - Starting Rate: $17.25 per hour

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered this position with Associated Students. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current Associated Students employees who apply for the position. Fingerprinting is required for all employee and volunteer positions that have direct contact with minor children.

Responsible for providing assistance in the daily preparation of the school lunch program. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele. Essential physical requirements include frequent standing, reaching, lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping, squatting, climbing, pushing, twisting, and pulling items weighing 40 lbs or less. Standing or walking 95% of the work day. Occasional climbing and balancing using a step stool. Repetitive motions including lifting, keypad entry, chopping, filling and sealing packaging. Make fast repeated movements of fingers, hands and wrists. Use both hands to grasp, grip, move or operate objects or equipment.

Assist in the proper set up and cleanup of serving areas for timely service to students, including dishwashing and proper sanitation of work stations. Follows and understands all HACCP standards. Uses all kitchen equipment properly. Cleans equipment properly and follows all safety precautions.

Serve meals daily while complying with all school food regulations and ensure health department sanitation standards. This includes ensuring the proper cooking and serving temperatures of foods are taken and recorded as required by HACCP standards.

Independently follows menu and recipe instructions. Must produce and understand the regulations regarding preparation, proper food temperatures, appearance and portion sizes.

Assists in unloading and proper storage of delivered food items.

Learn and operate Point of Sale system and reconcile monies daily to ensure accuracy.

Pursue opportunities to create positive relationships with the surrounding community, including other Nutrition Services staff, school staff, students and parents. Must have a focus on customer service. Must be pleasant, cooperative and able to work with a wide variety of people. Flexibility in learning new concepts, cooperates with others, and adapts to a variety of assignments and conditions.

Communicates effectively in both written and verbal form, including electronic mail and computers. Maintains confidentiality of all student information.

Participate in training to include PGI Classes. May lead training for other kitchen staff members. Must annually complete all USDA Mandatory Professional Standards training hours, as required by position category. Actively pursues upcoming regulatory changes and provides sustainable solutions.

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Willing to travel to multiple schools based on the needs of sites, if requested. Flexibility in work schedule to meet the demands of the kitchen sites.

Assist in the preparation, service, and sale of meals ensuring compliance with department regulations. Preparation of meals can include washing, cleaning, peeling, cutting and chopping fresh fruits, vegetables and meat items. Must follow standard recipe, proper portion sizes and verbal instructions.

High School or Equivalent

Collaborative team player, Effective oral and written communication skills, Maintains a generally positive attitude, Observes all District policies and procedures, Strong organizational and time management skills, Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions

Regular

Highlands Ranch High School

No

30

0.75

172 Work Days

(260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off (or Off-Track Days) are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

$17.39 USD Hourly

$2.14 USD Hourly

17.39 USD - 26.89 USD Hourly

All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.

This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.

October 3, 2025