Cook

Hope for Youth•Amityville, NY

54d

About The Position

Hope For Youth has an exciting opportunity for a part-time cook! Hope For Youth is a nonprofit organization specializing in child welfare services. For over 50 years, Hope For Youth strives to provide positive outcomes for children, adolescents, and families. If you're interested in positively impacting the lives of our youth while doing something your passionate about, you have come to the right place. We are also honored to announce that the Hauppauge Industrial Association of Long Island (HIA-LI), an advocate for its member organizations since 1978, has recognized HFY as their Not-For Profit Business Award honoree for Excellence in 2025! To be a successful Cook, you must be ready, willing, and able to do the following always:

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Valid Driver's License
Ability to l ift/move up to fifty (50) pounds, stand for long periods
Physical Requirements: read/write reports and log entries, walking/standing/sitting for prolonged periods, bending/stooping, kneeling/squatting, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, repetitive wrist/finger movements, ongoing access to reliable vehicle and driving own vehicle for work

Responsibilities

Responsible for daily lunch and dinner preparation and keeping breakfast station fully stocked.
Food preparation includes preparing trays in advance for weekend use.
Prepare monthly menus of healthy balanced meals.
Prepare specialized meals as needed, ie. diabetic, low-fat, etc.
Food ordering and shops within allotted budget.
Maintaining kitchen and equipment cleanliness at all times
Safe food storage and handling as per regulations.
Perform other resulting and necessary work to meet the needs and requirements of the clients, the program, Hope For Youth, oversight agency and any other regulatory obligations

Benefits

Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families of Long Island!
Supportive like-minded, mission-driven co-workers
Diverse Culture that promotes recognition and belonging
Advancement and supplemental pay opportunities
Free T raining programs, F ree Tuition Credits, Scholarships and Tuition Assistance
Employees may be eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
Special Events and Recognition Awards
Volunteer and Internship opportunities available within
Benefit eligibility commences on the first of the month following the first 30 days of employment - Medical, Dental, Vision
HRA with HSA and Co-pay options available.
91% Employer-paid medical premiums
Generous paid time off
Agency-funded Pension Plan
Pre-tax savings plans: self-directed 403(b), 529, Aflac
Agency-paid life insurance and disability , and for some positions, long-term disability