Hiring: Assistant Cook Company: YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta Location: Atlanta, GA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 19:42:36 About the job Required 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. Qualifications: •At least one year’s experience in preparing meals •Must be able to pass background check (which may including fingerprinting) and drug test •Must be able to stand for long periods of time, move easily around the kitchen and site as needed, and lift up to 30 lbs. •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. •Demonstrated capacity 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. •Andrew & Walter Young Family YMCA Early Learning Center Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!