Cook/Housekeeper – Adult Residential Services

Brightway•Selden, NY

About The Position

Brightway Living & Learning is seeking a Cook/Housekeeper for Adult Residential Services. The role supports people with disabilities by preparing meals and keeping their homes clean and safe. The position involves building meaningful relationships with the individuals supported and making a direct contribution to their daily lives. 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 in coordination with menus prepared by a nutritionist, grocery shopping, food rotation, and following menus and substitution guidelines. The employee reports maintenance needs and hazardous conditions, helps plan special-occasion parties, answers the telephone professionally, and follows applicable OMRDD regulations for food, kitchen areas, and housekeeping. This is a full-time, hourly position with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (40 hours per week), paying $18.50–$20.35 per hour. Brightway describes itself as a nonprofit human-services provider on Long Island, supporting children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs.

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 and housekeeping equipment, 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.

Nice To Haves

Empathy, compassion, and patience.
A positive, energetic, and enthusiastic attitude.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Passion for making a difference.

Responsibilities

Thoroughly clean the entire house and windows as required, including bathrooms, kitchens, common areas, bedrooms, offices, indoor areas, and decks or porches.
Prepare and cook meals, shop for food and supplies, 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 notify the supervisor promptly 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 as assigned by the supervisor.