Cook/Housekeeper

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Program

• Austin St. IRA

Location

• Forest Hills - 109-04 72nd Road

Schedule (Full time)

• Monday through Friday; 10am - 6pm

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining Professionalism and Punctuality

• Taking Ownership/ Accountability

• Being Flexible: Job responsibilities may change based on needs

• Adhering to policies, procedures and regulations

• Using effective communication skills & time management skills

• Being a member of a highly effective team 

• Ensuring maintenance upkeep and safety based on facility/ program structure

• Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position as well as applying skills

• Ensuring health, wellness and safety

• Understanding when to contact an administrator for support

• Building Positive relationships

• Cooking and preparing meals according to dietary needs

• Sweeping and mopping floors

• Dusting furniture and other fixtures

• Vacuuming carpets and area rugs

• Cleaning kitchen appliances/refrigerator

• Cleaning and organizing kitchen cabinets

• Discarding expired foods

• Emptying trash receptacle/bags

• Other cleaning responsibilities if the need arises

Education and Experience

• Work or life experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities is a plus

• Tuberculosis test mandatory for most positions

• Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills

• Willing to take initiative

• Highly flexible personality type

Compensation

• $17.50/hour to $17.53/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.