Cook

The Mahaska County YMCA is now accepting applications for a full-time Food Service Staff member to join our Early Learning team. This role plays a key part in supporting the nutritional health, safety, and daily routines of the children in our care. We’re looking for someone dependable, caring, and committed to creating a positive experience for every child.

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks in alignment with YMCA standards and health regulations
• Support the nutritional wellbeing and safety of all children enrolled in our child care program
• Model healthy habits, positive behavior, and the YMCA core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring
• Collaborate with the Early Learning Director to maintain a welcoming, safe, and high‑quality environment for children and families
• Demonstrate leadership and teamwork in all aspects of food service operations

• Ability to read and follow instructions, procedures, and manuals
• Reliability and strong work ethic
• Must successfully pass a background check

• Competitive wages based on education and experience
• Health insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Free YMCA membership
• Free meals
• Free childcare
• Reduced program fees
• Supportive and family‑friendly work environment
• Wages on-demand — access your earnings whenever you need them, with no need to wait for payday!

If you want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families while working in a positive, mission‑driven environment, we’d love to have you on our team!

Entry level

Full‑time

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