Adult Home Cook - Bayport, New York, United States
1 day ago
Job description
Join a Meaningful Profession with Mercy Haven
Discover the difference between a job and a fulfilling career by becoming a vital part of Mercy Haven's mission. We are dedicated to providing homes and services to diverse populations in crisis, including those living with mental illness, homeless families, veterans, domestic violence victims and the elderly. Recognized as a Newsday Top Workplace on Long Island for three years, we invest in our employees' success and offer an excellent benefits package.
We are currently seeking a passionate individual for the position of an Adult Home Cook. In this crucial role, you will be based at the Pleasant Gardens Adult Home, a 26-bed facility which provides 24-hour supervision, personal care, meals, housekeeping, laundry service, transportation, daily recreational activities, and medication management.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
The Adult Home Cook would be responsible for meal preparation, cooking, food ordering, and meal planning. Must possess the ability to follow all menus and fill in substitutions according to exchange list. Be familiar with and follow DOH regulations regarding food, kitchen area and cleanliness of house. Assist in scheduling and planning parties for special events. Must report any maintenance needs or hazardous conditions to Administrator or Maintenance team.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Cooking nutritious meals, menu planning, food ordering, and maintaining kitchen sanitation according to DOH guidelines
- Follow all menus & fill in substitutions according to exchange list, follow diets, examples: gluten free, halaal, kosher style and ensure individual meals if necessary dependent on resident
- Prepare meals to use in cooking; chopping/peeling/cutting meat
- Cook utilizing various methods; utensils/grills/ovens
- Be able to measure ingredients as recipe requires
- Maintain accurate food inventories
- Ensure all foods that are not utilized are stored properly
- Maintain daily log to record what residents ate during mealtimes
- Ensure food prepared according to menu, notating any occasional substitutions
- Notify direct supervisor immediately if house or appliances need repair
- Be familiar with and follow DOH regulations regarding food and general kitchen area
- Meet with Administrator in setting up appropriate dietary menus for residents
- Answer telephone in a courteous and professional manner & take appropriate messages
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor
REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma or Equivalency
- Proven experience as a cook (at least one year experience)
- Experience working with elderly preferred
- Physical Requirements: Sits, stands, stoops, squats, walks, and moves intermittently during work hours, may push or pull 15-20 pounds daily, may push or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Training in First Aid and CPR
- Successful completion of annual Physical and PPD
- Ability to follow both verbal and written directions
POSITION RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to Adult Home Administrator
SCHEDULE: Mondays-Fridays 10am-6pm
PAY: $18.50 per hour
LOCATION: Bayport
- Full Benefits Package including Medical, Company-Paid Dental and Vision Single Coverage. Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for medical plan.
- Generous Paid Time Off policies, including vacation and sick time.
- Agency paid Basic Life Insurance, Supplemental Employee, Spouse and Child Life Insurance policies, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), 403(b) Retirement Savings
- Tuition Reimbursement
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MERCY HAVEN IS COMMITTED TO A POLICY OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND WILL NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST AN APPLICANT OR EMPLOYEE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, GENETIC PREDISPOSITION, CREED, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, VETERAN STATUS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM STATUS, DISABILITY OR ANY OTHER PROTECTED CATEGORY UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.
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