Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.60 - $24.48
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
rewarding work
Paid vacation
paid sick days
Paid Personal Days
Paid holidays
403B retirement plan
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Employee Appreciation Programs
Tuition Assistance
Professional development opportunities
Wellbeing discount
Wireless discount
Membership discount
entertainment discounts
Job Description
HeartShare Human Services of New York, established over 150 years ago, is a dedicated nonprofit organization committed to nurturing and empowering children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Known for its compassionate and holistic approach to human services, HeartShare aims to provide a supportive, trauma-informed environment where individuals can thrive and reach their full potential. The organization is deeply rooted in advocating for those often overlooked by society, emphasizing inclusion, respect, and dignity across all its programs and services. HeartShare’s Youth Residential Healing Homes program focuses on creating safe, therapeutic, and home-like environments for youth in need, delivering services... Show More
Job Requirements
- trauma informed and able to maintain a trauma informed environment
- demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of clients in crisis
- high school diploma or equivalent
- valid New York State driver's license
- food handling license and must obtain NYC Food Protection Certificate within six months
- must obtain S95 and F-07 fire safety certification within three months
- flexibility within schedule preferred
- at least five years of professional kitchen experience preferred
- ability to plan, budget, purchase and prepare food for 12 or more people
- ability to read and follow standardized recipes
- strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures
- general computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- good oral and written communication skills
- proven skills in cleaning and household maintenance
- ability to support, nurture and discipline children in a structured environment evidenced by one year of professional childcare experience
- experience working with diverse communities and understanding multicultural issues
Job Qualifications
- high school diploma or equivalent
- valid New York State driver's license
- food handling license and must obtain NYC Food Protection Certificate within six months
- must obtain S95 and F-07 fire safety certification within three months
- at least five years of professional kitchen experience preferred
- ability to plan, budget, purchase and prepare food for 12 or more people
- ability to read and follow standardized recipes
- strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures
- general computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- good oral and written communication skills
- proven skills in cleaning and household maintenance
- ability to support, nurture and discipline children in a structured environment evidenced by one year of professional childcare experience
- experience working with diverse communities and understanding multicultural issues
Job Duties
- Plan all breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks for residents and staff in the Healing Home program at least 4 weeks in advance, following all nutritional guidelines
- manage and administer the household budget for food purchases
- store all food in compliance with government standards and maintain inventory records
- collaborate with program staff to ensure timely meal preparation
- maintain accurate food inventories and conduct weekly food inspections and shopping
- properly store food items at appropriate temperatures and check quantity and quality of received products
- rotate stock items and manage pantry checkout system
- restock kitchen for subsequent shifts
- ensure food preparation areas and kitchen are cleaned and sanitized at the end of shifts
- monitor sanitation practices and ensure compliance with standards
- supervise and coordinate cooking activities with clients and staff to improve culinary skills
- model positive interactions with children, families, and staff
- conduct monthly food inspections and complete required documentation
- ensure all youth are aware of kitchen safety protocols
- provide individualized care and supervision of each resident
- model positive behaviors and implement core values
- use strength-based intervention, communication, and programming
- assess and instruct independent living skills involving cooking
- provide a therapeutic and socializing environment
- create a warm, caring, home-like setting
- participate in service planning and review
- deliver services according to goals and objectives
- employ trauma-sensitive practices
- provide crisis intervention and behavior management
- report incidents and complete paperwork promptly
- assist in household duties including cleaning, shopping, meal planning and preparation
- train and supervise children in life skill development
- perform other duties as assigned
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