Cook-PT

Children's Home of Poughkeepsie; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie is seeking a Part-Time Cook for its Anchor Point Crisis Residence Program. The role involves preparing and serving meals while maintaining kitchen standards. This opportunity offers a supportive work environment and a competitive benefits package, including health insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

4 weeks of vacation

3 personal days

12 holidays and 9 sick days annually

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Must hold a valid NYS Driver License.
• Should complete a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves meals in accordance with health standards.
• Maintains kitchen and storage areas.
• Keeps a consistent schedule for meal preparation and service.

Skills

Food preparation

Baking skills

Quantity food experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Formal education or certificates related to food preparation

Serve Safe certificate

Job description

The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie has been caring for children throughout the Hudson Valley for over 175 years! We strive to empower children and families to achieve optimal health and well being. We are currently seeking Part-Time Cook to work in our Anchor Point Crisis Residence Program.

Position Summary

The Cook prepares and serves meals, and maintains kitchen and storage areas, all in accordance with the policies and standards of the Dutchess County Department of Behavioral and Community Health, the State Education Child Nutrition Program, and the Agency.

Schedule

Wednesday - Friday 3:30pm-7:30pm, Saturday 11:00am-7:00pm, (Sunday-Tuesday OFF)

Monday-Tuesday 3:00pm-7:30pm, Wednesday 1:00pm-5:00pm, Sunday 11:00am-7:00pm, (Thursday-Saturday OFF)

The Children's Home offers an outstanding benefit package which includes weekly pay, medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 403(b), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and a great work environment! Paid time off includes 4 weeks of vacation, 3 personal days, 12 holidays and 9 sick days annually.

MINIMUM Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Valid NYS Driver License in good condition as determined by the Agency
• Must complete and pass a pre-employment physical, PPD and drug screen and an annual physical and PPD.
  
  

PREFERRED Qualifications

• Formal education or certificates related to food preparation.
• Baking skills
• Quantity food experience
• Serve Safe certificate
  
  

The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Children's Home participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the form I-9.