Food Handler

Company: YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta
Location: Atlanta
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: Under the supervision of the Center Director and technical direction of the Lead Cook, the Food Handler/Transporter assists in the preparation, service and the implementation of meal and food program in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards, Child and Adult Care Food Program and the USDA guidelines. RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to): Assist in the preparation, service, and the implementation of meal and food program. Assist in the preparation of purchase orders according to established procedures. Assist with receiving food orders from vendors and checks each order to ensure accuracy and quality. Properly store all food and supplies following established procedures. Assist with inventory of foods, utensils, and equipment. Assist in the maintenance of required CACFP Daily Menu and Food Service Record. Maintain safety procedures in the kitchen. Comply with all sanitation and safety codes. Assist with serving meals according to time schedules. Assist in making menu substitutions when needed following established procedures. Serve meals in an appealing manner. Wear mandated attire: hair net, apron, manicured, short nails (free of colored nail polish) and gloves when handling food products. Maintain sanitation and cleanliness in the food service area; inclusive of housekeeping duties. Compare food delivery invoices to food and supplies delivered. Wash dishes, pots, pans, etc. and cleans kitchen equipment. Store clean dishes, pots, pans, etc. according to guidelines. Discard unused foods that were served. Cover food before serving to units. Deliver prepared food to assigned site for Breakfast, Lunch and Snack daily. Attend pre-service, in-service and any special training sessions required by the employer. Report hazardous conditions to supervisor. Additional Skills: Food preparation – should have knowledge about food preparation and should be able to contribute to industrial-or institutional scale food handling and prep. Food safety – knowledge in this role, food handler should be well-versed in best practices for safe handling and transportation of food to prevent spoilage and other contamination. Attention – to cleanliness-workplace safety and cleanliness are also essential in preventing contamination and illness; the food handlers should have a thorough understanding of cleaning and sanitation. Physical fitness – food handler may need and must be able to perform repetitive or strenuous task during food preparation, so they should possess a high level of stamina. Teamwork – Work with other team members, team collaboration and communication are necessary. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma and/or GED equivalent 1 years of experience in preparing meals ServSafe Certification within three months of hire Four (4) hours of BFTS Nutrition Training within 90 days of hire Valid MVR check of your driver’s license Employment and Benefits package for this job posting is offered through 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: Arthur M. Blank Family Youth YMCA

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