Cook/Housekeeper

Who We Are:
Community Mainstreaming is a non-profit human service agency dedicated to providing services that help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities lead meaningful, productive lives within their community. Learn more about our impactful work at communitymainstreaming.org.

Overview:
As a Cook/Housekeeper you are responsible for ensuring all food services functions at the house are executed. Additionally, the Cook ensures the safety of food handling practices, proper sanitation, and compliance with state and federal safety regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Driver’s License: A valid and clean New York State driver’s license is required.
• Prior experience working with people with disabilities
• Demonstrate good listening and empathetic skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Integrity to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner

Generous Benefits:

• Medical Benefits: Generous employer contribution; eligibility begins the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
• Dental Benefits: Employer-paid.
• Vision Plan
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft & Fraud Protection
• Legal Services
• 403(B) Retirement Plan: Organization match of up to 5%.
• Life Insurance: 100% employer-paid, coverage of 1x annual salary.
• Tuition Assistance
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Program
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Benefits

Paid Time Off:

• Up to 80 hours of vacation during the first calendar year of employment. Employees accrue an additional 8 vacation hours each subsequent calendar year, up to a maximum of 120 hours.
• Up to 48 hours of personal time per calendar year.
• 9 paid holidays.

As a non-profit organization, we offer employees the opportunity to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Join our team and make a positive impact in the community while benefiting from this valuable financial relief.

Pay: $18.00/hr.

What You Will Do:

• Overseeing the safe and efficient operation of the culinary area.
• Managing grocery shopping and/or ordering supplies.
• Preparing raw ingredients for recipes, including washing, chopping, storing, and handling.
• Creating well-balanced, nutritious, and appealing meals tailored to participants’ dietary needs and restrictions, with appropriate substitutions as needed.
• Developing and updating menus, maintaining grocery inventory, and assisting with kitchen equipment upkeep.
• Assisting in planning and scheduling special occasion parties.
• Following established recipes and using designated ingredients.
• Practicing portion control and adhering to diet orders and physician recommendations.
• Complying with all food handling and safety regulations.
• Managing food storage, refrigeration, and inventory rotation.
• Promoting safe food handling practices and encouraging accountability among clients.
• Maintaining a clean and orderly workstation and kitchen equipment.
• Reporting maintenance needs or hazardous conditions to the Manager or Maintenance Department.
• Notifying the supervisor immediately of any necessary house or appliance repairs.
• Performing light housekeeping duties, including laundry for the house.

Work Location: Kings Point, NY – Located in Nassau County

Work Hours/Schedule:
Full-time, 32 hours per week.
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Community Mainstreaming Associates is an equal opportunity employer.