Assistant Cook

Company: YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta
Location: Augusta
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we’re looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state. At the Y, we’re an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone especially children experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities. Nature and Scope: Uder the supervision of the Lead Cook, the Assitant Cook will assist the Cook in the preparation and service of meals and the implementation of the food service program in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and Child and Adult Care Food Program and USDA guidelines. SPECIFIC DUTIES: 1. Assists in the preparation of purchase orders according to established procedures. 2. Assists with receiving and storing food. 3. Assists with inventory of foods and utensils and equipment. 4. Assists in the maintenance of required CACFP Daily Menu and Food Service Record. 5. Complies with all sanitation and safety codes. 6. Assists with serving meals according to time schedules. 7. Assists in making menu substitutions when needed following established procedures. 8. Serves meals in an attractive manner. 9. Wears mandated attire (white uniform, enclosed, skid-free shoes), hair net, apron, manicured, short nails (free of colored nail polish) and gloves when handling food products. 10. Maintains sanitation and cleanliness in the food service area. 11. Compares food delivery invoices to food and supplies delivered. 12. Stores food and supplies properly. 13. Washes dishes, pots, pans, etc. 14. Cleans kitchen equipment. 15. Stores clean dishes, pots, pans, etc. according to guidelines. 16. Discards unused foods that were served. 17. Covers food before serving to units. SPECIFIC DUTIES: 1. Assists in the preparation of purchase orders according to established procedures. 2. Assists with receiving and storing food. 3. Assists with inventory of foods and utensils and equipment. 4. Assists in the maintenance of required CACFP Daily Menu and Food Service Record. 5. Complies with all sanitation and safety codes. 6. Assists with serving meals according to time schedules. 7. Assists in making menu substitutions when needed following established procedures. 8. Serves meals in an attractive manner. 9. Wears mandated attire (white uniform, enclosed, skid-free shoes), hair net, apron, manicured, short nails (free of colored nail polish) and gloves when handling food products. 10. Maintains sanitation and cleanliness in the food service area. 11. Compares food delivery invoices to food and supplies delivered. 12. Stores food and supplies properly. 13. Washes dishes, pots, pans, etc. 14. Cleans kitchen equipment. 15. Stores clean dishes, pots, pans, etc. according to guidelines. 16. Discards unused foods that were served. 17. Covers food before serving to units. SPECIFIC DUTIES: 1. Assists in the preparation of purchase orders according to established procedures. 2. Assists with receiving and storing food. 3. Assists with inventory of foods and utensils and equipment. 4. Assists in the maintenance of required CACFP Daily Menu and Food Service Record. 5. Complies with all sanitation and safety codes. 6. Assists with serving meals according to time schedules. 7. Assists in making menu substitutions when needed following established procedures. 8. Serves meals in an attractive manner. 9. Wears mandated attire (white uniform, enclosed, skid-free shoes), hair net, apron, manicured, short nails (free of colored nail polish) and gloves when handling food products. 10. Maintains sanitation and cleanliness in the food service area. 11. Compares food delivery invoices to food and supplies delivered. 12. Stores food and supplies properly. 13. Washes dishes, pots, pans, etc. 14. Cleans kitchen equipment. 15. Stores clean dishes, pots, pans, etc. according to guidelines. 16. Discards unused foods that were served. 17. Covers food before serving. 18. Sweeps floor. QUALIFICATIONS: Must have high school diploma and/or GED equivalent. At least one year’s experience in preparing meals and ServSafe Certification. Employment and Benefits package for this job posting is offered through Early Childhood Development Co., LLC, whose sole managing member is the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc. Employment Requirement: Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening, motor vehicle record (MVR) and reference check according to company policy. Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship. This job posting is subject to change at any time. The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta offers excellent benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence. The opportunities to serve are vast, and we’re looking for like minded people, who share our values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY to join us and do their best work. The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Location: YMCA Collins Early Learning Center

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