Mission Statement: The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota is to do whatever it takes to empower all youth to reach their full potential.

The starting rate for this position is $15.68/hour. There is a potential opportunity for advancement due to one’s experience above the job requirements, performance, and tenure.

COOK

Department:

Program

Reports To:

Senior Site Manager and/or Site Manager

FLSA Status:

Part Time Non-Exempt/Hourly

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Assists in the preparation and serving of food in the cafeteria, using safe food handling and storage practices; maintains food service facilities and equipment in a sanitary condition; organizes, cleans, and records data/compiles reports, as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Prepares and cooks/bakes foods for meals and snacks.
2. Washes pots, pans, dishes and utensils and tidies cooking area.
3. Maintains a safe food preparation area following local, state and federal guidelines

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of methods of safely preparing, cooking, serving, and storing food.
2. Knowledge of the uses of kitchen utensils and equipment and their operation thereof.
3. Ability to work independently and cooperatively with other staff.
4. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
5. Ability to prepare various foods.
6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
7. Ability to interact with the children and youth in a manner that clearly conveys warm regard, respect, and care.
8. Must be 18 years of age or older.
9. Successfully complete Food Management Certification class and become Food Management Certified.
10. Maintain Food Management Certification.

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE

Education: High school diploma or equivalent experience. Advanced training in cooking preparation/safety highly desired. Sufficient education to assure the ability to read and write at the level required for successful job performance.

Experience: Minimum 2 months of experience cooking for others on a regular basis. One to three months of experience working with children and/or youth. Experience in quantity food preparation and kitchen maintenance.

FUNDAMENTAL RELATIONSHIPS

Has daily contact with Senior Site Manager and/or Site Manager to receive/provide information. May interact with Club members and other Club staff at the site. Maintains positive relations with members and staff at all times.

BENEFITS

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota (BGCMN) offers all part-time employees paid emergency safe and sick time, jury duty time, and 401(k) plan with up to a 4% employer match (upon meeting required eligibility).

EEO POLICY

Boys & Girls Club of Central Minnesota provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type, with or without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.