Join Metro Atlanta YMCA in Augusta,GA,USA as a Assistant Cook

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta is a highly respected non-profit organization with a long-standing history and an essential role in serving the Atlanta community. As a distinguished thought-leader and provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, the YMCA is dedicated to creating positive impacts across the state of Georgia. The association consists of staff, volunteers, and members unified by a shared mission to ensure equal opportunities for everyone, especially children, to achieve their full potential. Yearly, the YMCA of Metro Atlanta supports more than 3,000 children from as young as 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) learning programs. Additionally, it offers 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, various camps, leadership development opportunities, and employment options. The YMCA also serves over 200,000 members with wellness programs, services, and facilities that foster community connection and healthy living for all ages. More than 25,000 volunteers and donors contribute to strengthening communities and supporting the YMCA mission across Atlanta. The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta is currently seeking an Assistant Cook to join their team at the YMCA Deans Bridge Road Early Learning Center. Under the supervision of the Lead Cook, the Assistant Cook plays a vital role in supporting meal preparation and service as part of the food service program. This role ensures compliance with the Head Start Performance Standards, Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), and USDA guidelines. The Assistant Cook’s responsibilities include assisting with purchasing food orders, receiving and properly storing food, maintaining food inventories, and ensuring cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen. The role also aids in serving meals attractively and according to schedule, following food safety protocols such as wearing mandated attire and handling food safely. This position is integral to delivering nutritious meals to young children and supporting the overall mission of fostering a safe and healthy learning environment. This position requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent and at least one year of experience in meal preparation along with ServSafe Certification. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and able to pass a background check, drug screening, and motor vehicle record check as per company policy. The Assistant Cook position is offered through Early Childhood Development Co., LLC, a company managed by the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc., and it includes access to excellent employment benefits and career opportunities within an organization that values caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. The YMCA of Metro Atlanta fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic by law.

• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including criminal record check, drug screening and motor vehicle record (MVR) according to company policy
• Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship