Full Time Cook/Housekeeper

YAI - Seeing beyond disability; Medford (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental coverage for full-time

Retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts on wireless service

Job summary

YAI - Seeing beyond disability in Medford seeks a Full Time Residential Cook/Housekeeper to support residents in a group home, combining cooking and housekeeping duties in a supportive, team-based environment. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, valid driver's license, and ability to follow dietary restrictions, with TB test required.

The schedule is Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:00pm with some flexibility and a strong commitment to person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal and problem-solving skills required.
• Clear written and verbal communication abilities expected.
• Willingness to take initiative and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and regular cleaning of program spaces.
• Plan meals and conduct food shopping.
• Prepare meals for residents with varying diet restrictions.
• Adhere to policies, procedures and regulations.
• Work as part of a tight-knit team within the circle of support.
• Build positive relationships with residents and colleagues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Initiative

Written & verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

YAI currently has an immediate opening for a Full Time Residential Cook/Housekeeper to work in our Medford Residence. Join our dynamic team performing cooking & housekeeping duties in a group home for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Location Medford Hours Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm (some flexibility)

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining cleanliness and provide regular cleaning of program
• Performing meal planning and food shopping
• Preparing meals for the people we support with various diet restrictions
• Adhering to policies, procedures and regulations
• Being a member of a highly effective team (Teamwork within the circle of support)
• Building Positive relationships

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Work or life experience within the intellectual/developmental disabilities field is a plus
• Basic written and verbal communication
• Basic computer knowledge
• Valid Driver's License required
• Tuberculosis test mandatory for most positions

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Willing to take initiative

Benefits Include

• 100% employer-paid premium for employee Medical/Dental Coverage for full-time positions
• Retirement Plan with matching contributions
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on wireless service, gym memberships, & more!!!

Compensation

Compensation $17.50/hour

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran.

YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.

Our Roots YAI was launched in February of 1957 out of a small school in Brooklyn, New York. Initially staffed by Co-Founders Bert MacLeech and Pearl Maze MacLeech alone, their pilot program served just seven people. According to Bert, from its very beginning YAI has been dedicated to providing innovative services for the I/DD (intellectual and/or developmental disabilities) community. MacLeech envisioned a, "total life adjustment approach, emphasizing personal growth, social responsibility, employment goals, and the development of independence for the individual." At a time when institutional living was the norm for people with I/DD, this vision was nothing short of revolutionary.

YAI Today Today, YAI has a team of over 4,000 employees and supports over 20,000 people in the I/DD community. This extraordinary growth shows the ongoing need for these important services, and YAI’s success in offering them. YAI supports people with autism, Down syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy, among others. Operating throughout Downstate New York and Northern New Jersey, YAI now offers more than 300 programs for people of all ages.

Better Together At YAI, we are driven by our mission of living, loving, working, and learning. This applies not only to the people we support, but to our staff as well. Commitment and passion for the work continue to unite employees and drive the organization forward. Empowering the people we support to reach their goals remains at the heart of our organization.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran.

YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.

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