Cook/Housekeeper

Company Description:

Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to meeting the needs of children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Serving hundreds of individuals daily, DDI is committed to upholding the highest standards of individualized services through a team of expertly trained and caring professionals. For more information, visit www.ddiny.org.

Location: Nassau and Suffolk County

Position Type: Full-Time On-Site

Salary: $16.35-$19.62/hr

Why Join Us:

• • Meaningful Work: Make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities.
• • Collaborative Environment: Work within a supportive and resolute team.
• • Professional Growth: Opportunities for training and career development

Benefits:

• • Comprehensive Benefits Package
• • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• • Group Life, Disability, and Long-Term Care Insurance
• • Tuition Reimbursement
• • Flexible Spending Account option
• • 403(b)-retirement plan
• • Recruitment Referral Rewards

Responsibilities:

• • Cooks are responsible for meal preparation, cooking, shopping, and meal planning, in coordination with menus prepared by Nutritionist.
• • Ability to follow all menus & fill in substitutions according to exchange list.
• • Be familiar with and follow OPWDD regulations regarding food, kitchen area and cleanliness of house.
• • Help schedule and plan parties for special occasions.
• • Report any maintenance needs or hazardous conditions to Manager or Maintenance Person.

Qualifications:

• • Must possess a Bachelors or Master’s Degree
• • Must possess a NYSED certification in Special Education (Permanent Special Ed. or Birth-2nd grade)
• • Must possess good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• • Must be able to work in a team and be a team player.
• • Experience working with developmentally disabled individuals is preferred but not required.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

DDI is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision-making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued, and respected. We are people inspired by purpose. OPWDD

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.35 - $19.62 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• No experience needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Smithtown, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person