Cook/Housekeeper - Parkchester

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Program (Residential)

• Glebe IRA

Location

• Bronx - 2140 Glebe Ave

Schedule (Part time)

• Monday and Wednesday; 11am - 3pm

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

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills

• Willing to take initiative

• Highly flexible personality type

Compensation

• $17.50 hourly

Benefits

• DailyPay available - Work today, get paid today!

• Tuition reimbursement

• 403(b) retirement with employer matching contributions

• Life insurance and long-term disability

• Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more. Check out our benefits page to learn more!

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