Job Information
Northern Lights YMCA Childcare Cook in Escanaba, Michigan
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Childcare Director and in the accordance with the association and policies of the Northern Lights YMCA, the dietary specialist will be responsible for preparing healthy meals and snacks for our childcare and managing and maintaining guidelines outlined in food program, tracking receipts, ordering/purchasing food, following a budget, and following state licensing guidelines as it relates to environmental health and LARA rules. In addition, the Dietary Lead will be responsible for the cleanliness and minor upkeeping in the kitchen facilities located at the NLY Wells Center.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Interact with children, act as a role model. 2. Maintain all YMCA standards and rules. 3. Maintain caregiver status and rules, regulations that apply. 4. Be aware of all safety hazards. Implement first aid, CPR or AED training if necessary 5. Create and maintain a healthy food program based on the CACFP requirements for the Wells Childcare Center (excluding Schoolage) 6. Track receipts 7. Work with the food budget. 8. Deliver all snacks and meals to classrooms. 9. Be responsible for ordering/purchasing all groceries for childcare programs -- done once per week. 10. Facility Responsibilities: Ensure safety and cleanliness of program area and equipment. 11. Attend staff meetings and trainings as required. 12. Provide excellent service. 13. Perform other related duties as required.
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):
Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising. Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.
The Y: We're for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.
Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.