Job Description

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Kitchen Aide to join our team.

The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

As a Kitchen Aide, you will responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen at Camp Seymour while assisting in food preparation for summer camp, meals programs, and more. You will ensure a clean kitchen, prepare the salad bar, and assist the Cook with prepping food for the next day. This is an hourly paid, year-long position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing ingredients by washing, peeling, and cutting
• Prepare salad bar
• Serve food to participants and staff during meal times
• Keeping equipment, utensils, and work area clean
• Dish washing after food preparation and meal times
• Comply with applicable health and safety codes
• Assist with re-stocking and inventory rotation
• Provide courteous and helpful service to guest at all times

Are you a good fit?

• I have a current food handler’s certificate.
• I love maintaining a clean and safe work space.
• I want to help provide meals to kids at camp.
• You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• I am able to learn and practice safe and correct operation of kitchen equipment.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.

Wage: $17.27 to $19.27 per hour, depending on qualifications

Hours: Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week

Location: Camp Seymour, Gig Harbor, WA

Benefits:

All YMCA Employees receive the below benefits:

• A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
• Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise

Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options:

• HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
• Willamette Dental Plan
• VSP Vision Plan

Ignite your Passion, Live the Y Cause, and Join our Team! To apply visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled.