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Create Your Y Story

At the Y, you can feel more connected to your community, meet new people, expand your knowledge base, and experience one of the most rewarding jobs by helping support our mission of developing individuals, families, and communities, while having fun in a challenging and dynamic atmosphere.

Who We Are

The Greater Valley YMCA (GVYMCA or GVY) is a volunteer-led, nonprofit, community organization. The Y is committed to strengthening community by positively changing lives every day. At each of our branches, we concentrate our efforts in three areas: Healthy Living, Youth Development, and Social Responsibility. And we do so in a way that upholds the Y’s traditional family values of Respect, Responsibility, Caring, and Honesty.

For over 100 years, the Y has made tangible differences in the communities of Allentown, Bethlehem, Catasauqua, Easton, Forks, Nazareth, those comprising the Slate Belt region and the Lehigh Valley as a whole. Founded as individual YMCAs as early as 1897, the following branches of the Greater Valley Y merged together between 2010 and 2015: the Nazareth YMCA, the Suburban North Family YMCA, the Family YMCA of Easton, Phillipsburg & Vicinity and the Bethlehem YMCA. In 2014, the Forks YMCA Education Center was established. The Slate Belt branch was opened in 2015. In January 2017, the Allentown YMCA joined the Greater Valley YMCA.

What it’s Like to Work Here

Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at GVY is “Fulfilling.” Our team members all share a positive attitude, problem-solving abilities, and patience, enabling them to provide excellent customer service even during fast-paced shifts. Our culture, plus continuous opportunities for growth, have resulted in positive impacts for our communities. Don’t miss out on this rare opening with us!

The GVYMCA Is For Everyone

It's our mission to unleash the potential in every team, and we know that teams perform best when they are diverse and every team member feels that they belong. It is the unique contributions of all GVY'ers that drive our success, and we're committed to building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work and be recognized for their efforts. To that end, we are committed to providing an environment free of discrimination for everyone. You can read more about our commitment to diversity and mission here

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a skilled Cook to prepare delicious meals for our programs.

A Day in the Life as a Cook

As a Cook you will provide nutritious, well-prepared meals for our programs. Cooks are responsible for conducting themselves in an appropriate manner, setting an example for children, parents and co-workers by reflecting the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. You may also provide support in other areas as assigned.

Responsibilities As A Cook

• Assist in the daily operations of food service
  • Prepare and cook food as the menu indicates
    • Set up food, supplies, and utensils for meal service
    • Store food and leftovers at proper temperature with appropriate labeling
  • Assist in routine sanitation of the kitchen and related equipment
    • Clean and maintain all food-preparation and storage areas
    • Supervise the cleaning of prep, serving, and dining dishes
    • Reduce waste, reuse items, and recycle as indicated through the facility’s procedures
  • Work as a member of the child care team
  • Check with a Child Care Director regarding any food allergies and or dietary needs.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES WHEN INTERACTING WITH CHILDREN:

• Consistently demonstrate positive interaction with all children; talk to them and reinforce the values of caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility.
• Help children to develop positive self-esteem and a sense of self-worth.
  

Who You Would Report to

• Childcare Director

Expected Hours Per Week

• Part-time
• 20.00 hours

Pay Range

• $13.00 to $15.00 per hour

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Where You Would Be Working

• Slate Belt YMCA Branch: 315 W Pennsylvania Ave, Pen Argyl, PA 18072

Requirements

• At least one year of work experience as a cook preferred
• Possess or obtain current food service certification
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
• Knowledge of the rules/guidelines related to kitchen rules/safety
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
• Desire and ability to work with children
• Ability to work in a team
• Very good communication skills
• Excellent physical condition and stamina
• Track record of building relationships with staff, volunteers, and parents.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
  • climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand for an extended period, climb ladders, walk, shovel snow, plow snow, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity
  • use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device
• The work is performed both indoors and out and may require travel to various locations.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.

Benefits

• Free Membership to the Y
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Retirement Plan (403b)

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