Cook at Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Plains

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionTITLE: CookREPORTS TO: Regional Culinary Operations Manager CLASSIFIED: Part-Time, Non-ExemptLOCATION: VermillionCOMPENSATION: $15.50/hour, depending on experienceMISSION: To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. Job Summary: This position is responsible for supporting the full food service operation within the Vermillion Club. Duties include preparing and serving snacks and meals, assisting with menu development, maintaining cleanliness and organization of all food service areas, supporting food deliveries, and ensuring compliance with state health and safety regulations. This role helps provide a positive dining experience for youth and collaborates with leadership to maintain consistent standards. This is a part-time position, approximately 2:00–6:00 p.m. Monday–Friday during the school year. Summer hours may be discussed.POSITION SUMMARY:Collaborate with the Regional Manager, Unit Director, and program staff to plan menus that support nutrition, youth engagement, and program needs.Prepare, stage, and serve food—including snacks, meals, and special programs.Oversee proper food storage, rotation, refrigeration, and kitchen organization in accordance with state regulations.Maintain sanitation standards by cleaning and sanitizing kitchen spaces, café areas, equipment, and prep surfaces.Assist with receiving food deliveries and organizing inventory (truck deliveries, pantry, freezers, coolers, etc.).Ensure all food service operations meet health, safety, and regulatory standards; complete required Food Safe training.Support program development related to nutrition, café activities, and hands-on food education.Assist Youth Development Professionals with member supervision and positive behavior supports during mealtimes.Assist as needed with Club events that include food service or special meals.Lead or support grant-funded food service programming, ensuring compliance and completion of required reports.Attend and participate in all required meetings, including monthly staff meetings, weekly 1:1 meetings with supervisor, and weekly team meetings; support communication and follow-through with the team.Perform additional duties as assigned.Employment QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalentExperience working with youth (Preschool–12th Grade) is preferred but not required.Availability: Monday–Friday from approximately 2:00–6:00 PM during the school year.Summer hours vary (the Club operates 7:30 AM–6:00 PM) and may include breakfast and lunch support.Position will work up to 29 hours per week.Experience in a commercial kitchen or food service is preferred but not required — we will train.Must be able to understand and follow Club expectations for youth behavior management, including:Positive relationshipsSupportive guidanceRecognitionOpportunities and consistent expectationsSafetyMust be able to model and reinforce the Boys & Girls Club values while working with youth.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Must be of the mental and physical capacity to observe, interact, and communicate with youth, staff, volunteers, parents etc. at the Club to ensure safety of the space and others, provide guidance and reflection per the Club priority outcomes and goals.Ability to stand for long periods of time throughout a shift.Ability to operate various types of general office equipment including PC, telephone, copier, etc.Must have the ability to lift up to 40 pounds in order to unload and stock food orders. The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification.  It is not designed to contain, nor be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.This position is considered to be safety-sensitive.The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain nor be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace!All qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, non-job-related disability, or any other protected class.The Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application/hiring process should contact Human Resources to communicate their request for accommodation at 605-692-3333.Powered by JazzHRhwS5Id1nMo