Cook/Direct Support Professional - Group Home

Living Resources•Schenectady, NY

30d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Some cooking experience and organizational skills
The ability to learn, follow a menu and work independently
Self-starter, able to create a menu and shop accordingly within the budget
High School Diploma/GED is required. Proof will need to be provided prior to employment.
Valid NYS Driver's license is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with people with disabilities

Responsibilities

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
Maintaining a clean, safe and sanitary kitchen and dining area, which includes kitchen equipment, in accordance with the agency standards and regulations.
Maintaining a clean and organized pantry/food storage area.
Inventory checks
Attending meetings and trainings as needed
Menu planning
Personal care responsibilities (minimal amount)