Food And Health Educator/Cook

Part Time Food and Health Educator/Cook

The role of the Food and Health Educator/Cook will be devoted mainly towards disease prevention, wellness management, and the provision of high quality, low cost healthy meals. The Food and Health Educator/Cook will focus on integrating the health, mental health and dietary needs of the clients. A large part of disease prevention and wellness management revolves around food. The person will work with the clients of CCM Housing Sites on food budgeting by teaching them how to plan for their meals on a weekly or monthly basis. The person will show clients how to create a food budget and how to adhere to the budget. The person will also prepare three meals a week for the clients.

About us

Community Counseling and Mediation (CCM), founded in 1982, we work to improve the lives of at-risk children and families through innovative behavioral health, supportive housing, education, and youth services.

Our expanding network of licensed outpatient mental health and chemical dependence clinics, award-winning housing facilities, HIV and hepatitis prevention and care coordination, and after-school and child-welfare programs, utilize evidence-based, culturally competent practices to achieve positive outcomes and keep families together.

In addition to housing, residents receive on site supportive services including group counseling, social groups, and activity engagement; options for individual and creative art therapy interventions; physical wellness monitoring and guidance as well as regular case management engagement.

Ruby's Place

Responsibilities

• Prepare locally sourced meals twice a week for 50 to 60 tenants
• Provide a list of healthy foods menus and food items to order in preparation of client meals
• Conduct meetings/groups on how to shop for healthy foods and information about local food markets and grocery stores; emphasizing and how to read food labels properly
• Provide cooking classes for clients, sharing ways to prepare favorite meals in a healthier manner or as an opportunity to introduce an unfamiliar food
• Prepare meals for individuals with specific goals such as weight loss and reduction of high blood pressure and blood sugar levels
• Demonstrate how eating healthfully can have an impact on feelings, mood and Health
• Serve holiday meals as needed

Job Requirements

• 2 Years minimum experience in a similar position preferred
• Knowledge of and an interest in urban farming, fresh produce and Healthy tasty foods
• Knowledge of health, safety and sanitation rules and regulations
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Food Handler Certification
• GED/High School Diploma

Job Type: Part-Time

Location: Flatbush, Brooklyn

How to Apply

Apply on Indeed. Please include cover letter and resume. A resume without a cover letter will not be considered.

No phone calls, faxes will not be answered.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 2 years

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a cover letter with your resume to upload? A resume without a cover letter will not be further considered.

Work Location: In person