Kitchen Shift Leader

Serves as the shift lead in the kitchen. Responsible for managing kitchen operations during food prep. May directly supervise cooks and kitchen assistants.

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Schedule

Monday - Sunday (5:30am-2pm)

Location: Onsite at Camp Marston in Julian, CA

Full Time

• Prepares menus and supervises kitchen staff in execution of meal preparation
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe, using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment
• Ensures safety of kitchen staff and campers by following proper food handling techniques and applicable safety regulations in handling and use of kitchen equipment
• Observes and tests food being prepared. Serves as final check point in food preparation to ensure food is properly and thoroughly cooked before serving
• Responsible for maintaining a clean workspace and complying with applicable health and safety codes, and ensures kitchen staff does the same
• Responsible for rotating food, adhering to posted expiration dates, and may make orders and take food inventory

• Minimum 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-2 years food service experience required
• Knowledge of kitchen procedures
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Food Handler Certification required prior to first shift in the kitchen
• Licensing, state law and our government funders require that staff within YMCA of San Diego County be fingerprinted, prior to reporting to work, and include subsequent arrest notifications 
• CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
  • American Red Cross
  • American Heart Association
  • American Safety & Health Institute 

YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego County Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement.