Description PAY: $14.50/hour POSITION TYPE: Full Time BENEFITS: • Complimentary Individual or Household YMCA Membership • 50% Employee and Dependents Discount on YMCA Programs • 40% Child Care Discount • CPR/AED/First Aid Certification Provided Upon Employment • Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off. • Flexible Hours Essential Functions Food Program & CACFP Support • Meal Preparation: Prepare, cook, and serve nutritious, kid-friendly breakfasts, lunches, and snacks according to the planned menu. • CACFP Compliance: Collaborate with the CACFP Coordinator to maintain accurate daily production records, attendance sheets, and meal count logs. • Kitchen Hygiene: Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized kitchen, pantry, and appliances in strict accordance with local health department standards. • Inventory Control: Monitor food and supply inventory, reporting shortages to the CACFP Coordinator to ensure timely ordering and minimal waste. • Dietary Restrictions: Coordinate with classroom teachers to safely accommodate children with food allergies or special dietary needs. Classroom & Teaching Support • Classroom Floating: Step into early childhood classrooms smoothly to cover teacher breaks, planning time, or absences. • Child Supervision: Maintain active supervision and ensure the safety, health, and well-being of all children in the room. • Activity Facilitation: Assist in implementing age-appropriate lesson plans, leading circle time, or guiding recreational play. • Positive Behavior Management: Utilize positive guidance techniques aligned with YMCA philosophies to encourage social-emotional growth. YMCA Leadership Competencies (Developing) • Relationships: Builds rapport and relates well to children, parents, and coworkers. • Communication: Listens attentively and communicates clearly with the CACFP Coordinator and teaching staff. • Inclusion: Values worth in everyone and creates an environment where all children feel welcome. • Flexibility: Adapts quickly to shifting daily priorities between the kitchen and the classroom. Requirements Qualifications & Requirements • Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; coursework in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Culinary Arts is a plus. • Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in commercial/institutional cooking (experience with CACFP rules preferred) OR experience working with children in a licensed care setting. • Certifications: • ServSafe or local Food Handler’s certification (or willingness to obtain within 60 days). • CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications (or willingness to obtain within 60 days). • 15 hours of continuing education per year • Clearances: Must pass a comprehensive criminal background check, fingerprinting, and a medical physical/TB test as required by state licensing. • Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 40 lbs., stand for extended periods, and easily transition from kitchen tasks to sitting on the floor with children.