Cook/Direct Support Professional - Group Home
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Living Resources is hiring a Cook/Direct Support Professional - Group Home. Living Resources, a non‑profit human services agency, seeks a Cook/Direct Support Professional for its East Greenbush group home. The role prepares meals according to prescribed diets, maintains a clean kitchen and pantry, communicates with a dietitian, and provides limited direct‑support duties for residents. The position works Monday‑Friday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and requires a high school diploma, a NYS driver’s license, and some cooking experience.
Key focus areas include Prepare meals following prescribed diets and menu specifications., Communicate dietary concerns to the dietitian as needed., and Shop for food and supplies while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen and dining area..
Important skills include Cooking Experience, Organizational Skills, Ability To Learn, Follow Menu, Work Independently, and Self Starter. Preferred (not required): Experience With Disabilities, Compassionate, Kind Hearted, and Patient.
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Cook/Direct Support Professional - Group Home
East Greenbush, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=East+Greenbush+NY+USA+12061)
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Living Resources is a non-profit human services agency. Our core purpose is to support and empower individuals with disabilities or other life-challenging conditions to live with dignity, independence, and happiness.
Living Resources works with, and for, families by providing peace of mind. All employees are to be respectful and supportive of families. We are working with them as partners, providing care and services.
Our Values: Inclusive, Change Embracer or Innovator, Mentor, Personal growth, Self-determination and Teamwork/Collaboration
We are looking for people who are:
Compassionate while caring/supporting others
Kind hearted
Patient
Team Player
Adaptable with changing work days
Reliable and attentive
Eager to learn and grow
Job Content:
Meal preparation in accordance with prescribed diets and consistencies in accordance to the planned menu. Communicate any dietary concerns/information to the dietitian as needed. Shopping for food and supplies as needed and maintaining a clean, safe and sanitary kitchen and dining area, which includes kitchen equipment, in accordance with the agency standards and regulations. Additionally, the Cook will be responsible for maintaining a clean and organized pantry/food storage area. Other duties may include inventory checks, attending meetings and trainings as needed and menu planning.
The Cook will be assigned a minimal amount of personal care responsibilities , but may need to play a greater role if program is short-staffed.
On average, the Cook with spend approximately 75% of the scheduled shift engaged in meal preparation and 25% with Direct Support Professional responsibilities.
Shift:Monday - Friday, 10a-6p
Location: East Greenbush
Requirements
The candidate should have some cooking experience and organizational skills. The ability to learn, follow a menu and work independently is also required. The candidate needs to be a self-starter, able to create a menu and shop accordingly within the budget. Experience working with people with disabilities is a plus.
High School Diploma/GED is required. Proof will need to be provided prior to employment.
Valid NYS Driver's license is required.
We offer great benefits including Health, Dental& Vision insurance, Health Reimbursement accounts, Payment in lieu of Health insurance, Tuition Assistance and Retirement programs. We have paid training and opportunities to advance!
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