Cook/Housekeeper

3 months ago


Nanuet, United States YAI Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

About the Position:

YAI currently has an immediate opening for a Full Time Residential Cook/Housekeeper to work in our Nanuet location. Join our dynamic team performing cooking & housekeeping duties in a group home for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintaining cleanliness and provide regular cleaning of program.

  • Performing meal planning and food shopping.

  • Preparing meals for the people we support with various diet restrictions.

  • Adhering to policies, procedures and regulations

  • Being a member of a highly effective team (Teamwork within the circle of support).

  • Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.), as well as applying skills.

  • Meeting and demonstrating OPWDD Core Competencies.

  • Building Positive relationships

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or GED preferred 

  • Work or life experience within the intellectual/developmental disabilities field is a plus.

  • Basic written and verbal communication.

  • Basic computer knowledge.

  • Valid Driver's License may be required depending upon the position.

  • Tuberculosis test mandatory for most positions.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Interpersonal and problem-solving skills

  • Willing to take initiative

Schedule

  • Monday - Friday 10:00 am- 6:00 pm

Benefits: 

  • DailyPay available - Work today, get paid today

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Medical/Dental, and Vision

  • Paid Vacation/Holidays and Sick Time

  • 403(b) retirement with employer matching contribution

  • Life Insurance

  • Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more

Compensation:

  • $16.50 /hour

Company DescriptionYAI has been dedicated to providing innovative services for the intellectual and/or developmental disability (I/DD) community since its founding in 1957 at a time when institutional living was the norm for people with I/DD. Operating in New York State, northern New Jersey, and California, YAI has a team of over 4,000 employees and supports over 20,000 people of all ages in the I/DD community today.Company DescriptionYAI has been dedicated to providing innovative services for the intellectual and/or developmental disability (I/DD) community since its founding in 1957 at a time when institutional living was the norm for people with I/DD. Operating in New York State, northern New Jersey, and California, YAI has a team of over 4,000 employees and supports over 20,000 people of all ages in the I/DD community today.