BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SARASOTA AND DESOTO COUNTIES INC

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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SARASOTA AND DESOTO COUNTIES INC, a non-profit organization with 51-200 employees, is currently seeking dedicated individuals to join their team. They are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of young people in the community. Currently, they have 3 open positions available. BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SARASOTA AND DESOTO COUNTIES INC is currently hiring for the following positions: * **Teen Youth Development Professional:** This part-time, on-site role is located at the Robert & Joan Lee Club in Venice, FL. Responsibilities include planning, facilitating, and supervising activities and programs, mentoring youth, and ensuring safety and quality. A High School Diploma or GED is required. Candidates must be 21 years of age or older and have 1-2 years of relevant work experience. The salary range is $16.00. * **Cook:** This part-time, on-site position is at the Arcadia Club in Arcadia, FL. The Cook will be responsible for preparing daily meals for club members, ensuring nutritional needs are met, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. A minimum of two years of relevant work experience is required. A High School Diploma or GED is preferred. * **Culinary Instructor:** This part-time, on-site role is located at the Lee Wetherington Club in Sarasota, FL. The Culinary Instructor will lead culinary arts instruction, teach job readiness skills, and coordinate guest chefs. An Associate’s degree in culinary arts or a related field is required; a bachelor's degree is preferred. At least 1-2 years of relevant culinary or experience is needed. The salary range is $24.00 - $24.00 hourly. The roles utilize various skills and technologies: * **Teen Youth Development Professional:** Mentoring, inspiring youth, collaboration, safety promotion, quality assurance, and fostering a positive environment. They will also be responsible for program facilitation, supervision, adaptability, and composure. * **Cook:** Meal preparation, food safety, cleanliness, inventory management, and data submission. Attention to detail and multitasking are also essential. * **Culinary Instructor:** Culinary arts instruction, job readiness skills, lesson planning, and classroom management. Knowledge of the food service industry, recruitment strategies, sanitation principles, equipment maintenance, inventory management, and food safety regulations is also needed. The position requires strong organizational skills, mentoring, and collaboration abilities. All of the listed positions are on-site. The Teen Youth Development Professional position is located in Venice, FL, the Cook position is located in Arcadia, FL, and the Culinary Instructor position is located in Sarasota, FL. The Culinary Instructor will need to travel between club locations regularly. The Culinary Instructor position may require occasional nights and weekends. Here are some frequently asked questions about working at BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SARASOTA AND DESOTO COUNTIES INC and applying for these positions: 1. **What benefits are offered to employees?** The Teen Youth Development Professional position offers 100% employer-paid tele-health. Both the Teen Youth Development Professional and Culinary Instructor positions include club membership at locations in Sarasota, Venice, North Port, and Arcadia for dependents ages 6-18. The Culinary Instructor and Teen Youth Development Professional positions offer professional development opportunities with complimentary access to Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Spillett Leadership University for online education and training. 2. **What are the age requirements for the available positions?** All candidates must be 21 years of age or older for the Teen Youth Development Professional and Culinary Instructor positions. 3. **What are the educational requirements for the available positions?** A High School Diploma or GED is required for the Teen Youth Development Professional and Cook positions. An Associate’s degree in culinary arts or a related field is required for the Culinary Instructor position; a bachelor's degree is preferred. 4. **Are there any physical requirements for the positions?** The Teen Youth Development Professional position requires the ability to stand for extended periods, be outdoors, kneel, reach, bend, and lift objects weighing in excess of 10 lbs. The Cook position requires the ability to work in a kitchen environment, standing/walking for the majority of their shift, lifting boxes up to 35 pounds, working with potentially hot kitchen equipment. The Culinary Instructor must be able to lift, push/pull at least 20lbs. 5. **What are the background check requirements?** All positions require passing a pre-employment background screening and drug test. 6. **Where can I find additional information regarding background checks?** Please see the link for the New Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website (HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration).