Cook

Hope For Youth, Inc.; Village of Amityville (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work that impacts youth

Supportive mission-driven team

Training and advancement opportunities

Health and dental benefits after 30 days

Generous paid time off

Pension plan

Agency-paid life insurance and disability

Job summary

Hope for Youth is seeking a dedicated part-time cook to prepare healthy meals for children and families. This role involves meal planning, food preparation, and maintaining kitchen standards. Join a nonprofit organization committed to making a positive impact in the community, working 20 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Physical capability for standing, walking, and bending during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparation of daily meals, including lunch and dinner.
• Prepare monthly menus and specialized meals as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and safe food storage.

Skills

Food preparation

Menu planning

Budget management

Safe food handling

Kitchen cleanliness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hope For Youth has an exciting opportunity for a part-time cook! Hope For Youth is a nonprofit organization specializing in child welfare services. For over 50 years, Hope For Youth strives to provide positive outcomes for children, adolescents, and families. If you're interested in positively impacting the lives of our youth while doing something your passionate about, you have come to the right place.

To be a successful cook, you must be ready, able, and willing to do the following always:

• Responsible for daily lunch and dinner preparation and keeping breakfast station fully stocked. Food preparation includes preparing trays in advance for weekend use.
• Prepare monthly menus of healthy balanced meals.
• Prepare specialized meals as needed, ie. diabetic, low-fat, etc.
• Food ordering and shops within allotted budget.
• Maintaining kitchen and equipment cleanliness at all times
• Safe food storage and handling as per regulations.
• Perform other resulting and necessary work to meet the needs and requirements of the clients, the program, Hope For Youth, oversight agency and any other regulatory obligations

To qualify for this job you need to have at minimum:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to lift/move up to fifty (50) pounds, stand for long periods
• Physical Requirements: read/write reports and log entries, walking/standing/sitting for prolonged periods, bending/stooping, kneeling/squatting, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, repetitive wrist/finger movements, ongoing access to reliable vehicle and driving own vehicle for work

This opportunity is being offered as, 20 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 9am - 2pm

Please include resume, cover letter and salary requirements. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

All positions are subject to background screening as required by law or contract, including but not limited to: Staff Exclusion List (SEL), State Central Child Abuse Registry (SCR), DMV record review, criminal records screening, reference checks, for some roles, a physical exam. Hope For Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Excellent training and leadership opportunities available throughout employment and more.

Here are some of the other benefits of working for Hope For Youth.

• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families of Long Island!

• Supportive like-minded, mission-driven co-workers

• Diverse Culture that promotes recognition and belonging

• Advancement and supplemental pay opportunities

• Free Training programs, Free Tuition Credits, Scholarships and Tuition Assistance

• Employees may be eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

• Special Events and Recognition Awards

• Volunteer and Internship opportunities available within

• Benefit eligibility commences on the first of the month following the first 30 days of employment - Medical, Dental, Vision - HRA with HSA and Co-pay options available.

• 91% Employer-paid medical premiums

• Generous paid time off

• Agency-funded Pension Plan

• Pre-tax savings plans: self-directed 403(b), 529, Aflac

• Agency-paid life insurance and disability, and for some positions, long-term disability

Learn more about Hope For Youth at: http://www.hfyny.org

Additional Pay Range Information

The salary range and/or hourly rate range listed for this position is a good faith determination of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employee's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, licensing, certifications, other credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity, etc.).

Learn more about Hope For Youth at: http://www.hfyny.org