Goshen Cafeteria Youth Development Professional

Goshen Cafeteria Youth Development Professional Are you wanting to make a difference, impact local youth, and have the best job ever? Looking for more than a career? Are you searching for a mission where you Inspire and Empower all young people to reach their full potential? If building a strong community is your passion OUR team is for you!

Job Summary

The Café Youth Development Professional supports a safe, welcoming, and organized meal service environment for Club members. This position provides direct supervision of youth during meal periods, supports the preparation and distribution of meals and snacks, and completes required meal counts and documentation in accordance with Club procedures and applicable grant or food program requirements.

Weekly Hours & Schedule: Part-time, 15 hours per week Monday through Friday 2pm-5pm Duties & Responsibilities: Member Safety & Supervision Actively supervise youth during lunch, snack, and other designated meal periods. Maintain a safe, orderly, and welcoming café environment. Support consistent behavioral expectations and provide developmentally appropriate guidance and redirection.

Monitor youth during arrival, meal distribution, seating, and dismissal from the café. Follow all Club supervision, safety, sanitation, and emergency procedures. Meal Service & Distribution Assist with the setup, distribution, and cleanup of meals and snacks. Ensure meals are distributed according to established procedures and program requirements.

Maintain an organized and efficient meal service process while ensuring appropriate youth supervision. Support proper handling, storage, and care of food service supplies and equipment. Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of tables, serving areas, and café spaces before, during, and after meal service. Meal Counts & Grant Compliance Accurately tally meals and/or snacks at the point of distribution as required.

Complete required daily meal service records and documentation accurately and timely. Follow established grant, food program, and organizational requirements related to meal distribution and recordkeeping. Ensure required documentation is complete and submitted or stored according to established procedures. Immediately communicate discrepancies, missing documentation, food shortages, or compliance concerns to the appropriate supervisor.

Participate in training related to meal service, food safety, and applicable grant or program requirements. Youth Development & Role Modeling Build positive and supportive relationships with Club members. Model respectful, responsible, and positive behavior. Encourage appropriate mealtime behavior, inclusion, cooperation, and positive peer interactions.

Reinforce Club values and expectations through daily interactions with youth. Environment & Team Support Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free café environment. Assist with transitions to and from the café and other program areas. Communicate effectively with Club staff regarding meal service needs, youth concerns, and daily operations.

Assist with other Club activities or youth supervision as assigned when café responsibilities are complete. Required Qualifications: High School diploma or GED is required. Must be at least 18 years old. Bilingual Preferred Ability to accurately complete meal counts, logs, and other required documentation. Ability to follow detailed food service, sanitation, and grant/program compliance procedures.

Food handling or food safety certification preferred or ability to obtain required certification after hire. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to follow direction and work as part of a team. Positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn. Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 20 lbs and extended periods of standing or sitting.

Benefits

& Perks: ✨ Paid Winter Break Benefit: BGCEC closes between Christmas and New Year's each year. In addition to paid holiday pay, eligible employees receive pay for designated closure days based on their regular work schedule, allowing more time to relax, recharge, and spend time with family during the holidays. Dependent Benefit: No membership fees at BGCEC Clubs or KidsCare programs for qualifying dependents.