Cook/Housekeeper - Queens Centers for Progress

Queens Centers For Progress, a non-profit agency serving adults and children with developmental and intellectual disabilities, is seeking a Cook/Housekeeper for our Residential Services department.

Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Supervisor/Shift Coordinator, the cook/housekeeper is responsible for planning, coordinating and preparing a well-balanced meal in accordance with menu plans as developed by the nutritionist, for maintaining the residence in a safe and clean manner, and in maintaining a full stock of food and supplies in accordance with OPWDD regulations and Agency policy.

Duties:

• Plans and prepares well-balanced, nutritional meals in accordance with menu plans using fresh and seasonal foods. Plans, budgets and maintains food inventory, ensuring that foods are properly stored, dated and packaged in compliance with OPWDD regulations and agency policy. Ensures that food is defrosted properly when necessary. Submits receipts in a timely manner and in accordance with agency policy.

• Ensures that the kitchen, dining room, pantry, freezer, refrigerator and other food preparation areas and all areas of the home are maintained in a safe and clean manner. Maintains an appropriate supply of client care products, household cleaners, etc. Maintains a house-keeping schedule and reviews same with the Assistant Supervisor/Shift Coordinator to ensure that routine cleaning of the physical plant is completed on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.

• Completes laundry as needed throughout the day. Ensures that residents’ clothing is clean and repaired as needed. Ensures that the laundry machines are kept clean and lint free.

• Utilizes good judgment and problem solving skills as needed and utilizes the administrative call procedures to ensure adequate communication to appropriate parties. Ensures adequate supervision for residents in emergency situations, including remaining on shift until relieved to maintain minimum coverage requirements

• Ensures that infection control is enforced at all times by utilizing universal precautions.

Requirements:

• HS diploma/GED and Valid NYS Driver’s License for 3 years required

Job Type: Full-time

Starting Salary: $16 per hour

Benefits:

• Sign-on Bonus

• 403B

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Vision insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible spending account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Referral Bonus program

• Retirement plan

• Tuition reimbursement

License/Certification:

A valid NYS Driver's License for three (3) years required.

Queens Centers for Progress is an Equal Opportunity Employer