Childcare Cook/Classroom Floater

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

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: Serv.

Safe 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.