Cook/Housekeeper – Adult Residential Services

Brightway•Medford, NY

About The Position

Brightway Living & Learning is hiring a part-time Cook/Housekeeper for its Adult Residential Services. The role supports people with disabilities by preparing meals and keeping their living spaces clean and safe. The schedule is flexible within Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., for 20 hours per week, at $18.50–$20.35 per hour. The Cook/Housekeeper performs thorough cleaning throughout the house, including bathrooms, kitchens, common areas, bedrooms, offices, and outdoor areas such as decks or porches. The role also includes meal planning and preparation, cooking, shopping, following nutritionist-prepared menus and substitution guidelines, and monitoring perishable food. The employee reports maintenance needs and hazardous conditions, helps plan special occasions, answers the telephone professionally, follows applicable OMRDD regulations, and completes other duties assigned by a supervisor.

Requirements

Ability to read, understand, and follow safety guidelines.
Ability to safely use and dispose of household cleaning products.
Ability to work well with staff members and the individuals supported.
Ability to cook according to menus and meal-preparation guidelines.
Ability to use appropriate tools for general housecleaning.
Ability to use housekeeping equipment as needed, including a vacuum cleaner and carpet shampoo machine.
Ability to lift and carry at least 25 pounds, bend, twist, kneel, and walk distances sufficient for shopping and housekeeping duties.

Responsibilities

Clean the entire house and windows as required, including bathrooms, kitchens, common areas, bedrooms, offices, and other indoor and outdoor areas.
Prepare meals, cook, shop, and plan meals in coordination with menus prepared by a nutritionist.
Rotate perishable foods and discard expired or tainted food.
Follow menus and make substitutions according to the exchange list.
Report maintenance needs and hazardous conditions to the manager or maintenance person, and promptly notify the supervisor when the house or appliances need repair.
Help schedule and plan parties for special occasions.
Answer the telephone courteously and professionally and take appropriate messages.
Follow OMRDD regulations regarding food, kitchen areas, and house cleanliness.
Perform additional responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.