Food Services Associate

Food Services Associate – Alfond Youth & Community Center

Join our mission‑driven kitchen team as a Food Services Associate. In this role you will play a key part in delivering exceptional guest and member service across our Youth Cafeteria, Wellness Window and Concession Stands. You will handle food preparation, cooking, cleaning, serving and transactions while ensuring a clean, safe and welcoming environment for our members and guests.

• Prepare food/concessions in a timely and efficient manner.
• Handle cash and credit card transactions accurately.
• Assist in preparing healthy and nutritional meals for children attending AYCC programs.
• Follow established standards of sanitation, safety and food preparation in all kitchen areas.
• Attend all essential trainings and certifications.
• Be aware and sensitive to children new to the program and orient them to program logistics, schedules and rules.
• Be aware of allergies and other relevant health information.

• Adapt to change quickly.
• Interact with staff of all levels.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Team player.
• Organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Multi‑task.
• Good communication skills.
• Keyboarding skills.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Meet deadlines.
• Work independently.
• Critical thinking.
• Flexibility.

• A high school diploma or GED equivalence preferred.
• A valid driver’s license with a clean record desirable.
• Food Safety/Safe Handling Certification from an approved source.
• Obtain certification within 6 months if not currently holding.
• Civil Rights training required and provided for all those associated with Food Service.

• 1 to 3 years of experience working in food distribution and preparation.
• 1 to 3 years of customer service experience.

10–19 hours per week. Shifts vary and are flexible within Sunday through Saturday: 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

$15.25 per hour