Volunteer Bread Vendor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the Supervision of Food Service Director, it is the responsibility of the Kitchen Assistant to properly receive and rotate all stock items. To ensure that all coolers, freezers, dry stock areas, and any common area where products may be stored are maintained in a neat and orderly fashion. To assist, in any way possible in any of the other positions within the Food Service Department. To refill and maintain all products that are used in the vending machines and or retail outlets across the property.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Must follow schedule issued by Food Service Director, for completing all work.
2. Must ensure that work areas are left clean, and all boxes that can be broken down and placed in the dumpster are taken care of.
3. Must dress appropriately in clean uniform, as directed by the Food Service Director, and follow guidelines for health and hygiene.
4. Will perform other work assignments as may be asked by the Food Service Director. Helping cooks when asked, assist host (ess) when asked, or do anything asked. All jobs are every ones responsibility.
5. Must follow established policies and procedures of the YMCA of the Ozarks.
6. Will deliver all empty bread racks and milk crates back to Central Receiving so that the proper company may be able to pick them up.
7. Maintain all outside areas of the Food Service Department including but not limited to: the dumpster areas (both LW and TL), outside the coolers at Central Receiving, the loading docks at both Lakewood and Trout Lodge, and side entrance to kitchen of Trout Lodge.
8. Cleaning all walk-in coolers as listed on the weekly cleaning chart.
9. Must maintain cleanliness and upkeep of the Food Service Van(s) in accordance with the proper YMCA guidelines.
10. Must be able to lift to waist height at least 50 pounds.
11. Must be able to maneuver or lift with help at least 85 pounds.
12. Must be able to use par level pull sheets, know proper rotation procedures, and know proper use and maintenance of Food Service vehicles. Must know proper shelf loading to maximize food safety and to maximize storage capacities.

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgements, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks and plans work. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in field that work is performed. Has a basic understanding of the following: Understanding Invoices and Pull Sheets, Proper Procedures for Food Rotation, Quality Control, General Organization, and General Office Equipment.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Understands the daily impact of the following and represents them in a positive manner: Action Oriented, Customer Oriented, Emotional Stability, Establishing Priorities, Flexibility, Independence & Decision Making, Integrity & Trust, Listening Skills, Organization & Planning, Peer Relationships & Teamwork, Problem Solving, Results Oriented, Self-Starter, Stress Management and Valuing Diversity.