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Poughkeepsie, New York
Cook
Part Time 25 Hours week
Duties:
- Cook and prepare meals for clients living in a residential program.
- Assist in menu planning, inventory, and ordering of food.
- Maintain a clean, safe, orderly, and sanitary kitchen.
- Perform daily cleaning of all kitchen preparation areas, and appliances as needed.
- Enforce and support all program rules regarding use of kitchen by residents.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Program Director.
Qualifications:
- One year of institutional cooking experience in a facility of comparable size if preferred, but not necessary.
- A valid NYS driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
- Successfully complete a criminal background check review.
- Ability to prepare food tastefully, nutritionally, and attractively.
- Competence in menu planning, food budgeting, storage, and sanitary procedures.
- Ability to constructively oversee residents assisting with food preparation, service, cleanup, and other related tasks.
- Ability to work closely with others and to communicate clearly.