About the Role
The Mishkon Division provides supports and services in a healthy and safe environment for individuals with intellectual/ developmental disabilities. Our core values promote person-centered planning, community integration, and collaboration with families, all within an Orthodox Jewish lens. Staff are key to achieving positive outcomes for clients.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook meals according to measurements and instructions.
- Ensure proper stock levels of food are maintained.
- Prepare meals adhering to OPWDD's modified texture requirements and specialized diet orders.
- Prepare quantity meals tastefully with minimal waste from provided menus.
- Submit orders to the manager in a timely manner.
- Adhere to Glatt Kosher Dietary Laws.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Ability to read and write and follow oral and written instructions.
- Must have the ability to use hands skillfully and coordinatedly to grasp and manipulate objects and demonstrate small, precise movements.
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to lift.
- Ability to work in a kitchen environment.
- Obtain a Food Handlers Certificate within 6 months of hire date.
Skills
- Ordering stock and supplies
- Maintain cleanliness
- Health and food safety
- Knife skills
- Multitasking
- Team player
- Reading and understanding menu
- Cooking
- Use of unsophisticated tools
- Knowledge and experience with Kosher dietary laws
- Computer skills
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2 to 4 years of experience
Education Level
- HS diploma preferred
- Food Handlers Certificate
Benefits
- Generous vacation time
- Paid agency holidays
- Sick days
- Affordable and high-quality medical/dental/vision plans
- Tuition assistance
- Educational loan forgiveness
- Free continuing education opportunities
- 403(b) retirement benefits
- Pension
- Flexible spending accounts for health and transportation
- 24/7 Accessible Employee Assistance Program
- Life and disability insurance
About the Company
- The Jewish Board delivers innovative, high-quality, and compassionate mental health and social services to over 45,000 New Yorkers each year.
- Serves infants, families, children, teens, and adults.
- Employs and serves people of all religions, races, cultural backgrounds, gender expressions, and sexual orientations.
- Committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
- Strongly encourage candidates from historically marginalized backgrounds to apply.
