Cook/ Housekeeper - Queens, NY
2 Days Old
If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.About the Position:YAI supports people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving the fullest lives possible by creating new opportunities for living, loving, working and learning. YAI is a network of agencies with programs that empower and enhance the lives of thousands of people we support and their families. YAI promotes a person centered approach by creating supports that cater to the specific needs of each person. Join our dynamic team as a support staff ensuring a clean and safe home environment. The ideal candidate will have enthusiasm for ensuring cleanliness and organization of the facility. Mission Statement:YAI is a network of agencies offering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities a comprehensive range of services across all ages. YAI empowers people with disabilities to reach their goals every day. Our enthusiastic staff of over 4,000 professionals believes that everyone has a fundamental right to live, love, work, and learn. If you share our vision and want to help support people to live the fullest lives possible, apply to this position.Key Responsibilities:Maintaining Professionalism and PunctualityTaking Ownership/ AccountabilityBeing Flexible: Job responsibilities may change based on needsAdhering to policies, procedures and regulationsUsing effective communication skills & time management skillsBeing a member of a highly effective teamEnsuring maintenance upkeep and safety based on facility/ program structureCompleting mandatory trainings based on the program and position as well as applying skillsEnsuring health, wellness and safetyUnderstanding when to contact an administrator for supportBuilding Positive relationshipsCooking and preparing meals according to dietary needsSweeping and mopping floorsDusting furniture and other fixturesVacuuming carpets and area rugsCleaning kitchen appliances/refrigeratorCleaning and organizing kitchen cabinetsDiscarding expired foodsEmptying trash receptacle/bagsOther cleaning responsibilities if the need arisesEducation and Experience:Work or life experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities is a plusTuberculosis test mandatory for most positionsAdditional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving and communication skillsWilling to take initiativeHighly flexible personality typeLocation:Queens, NYBenefits:DailyPay available - Work today, get paid today!Tuition reimbursementMedical and dental insurance - with options for family and more extensive medical plans, as well as vision (for full-time positions)Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time403(b) retirement with employer matchLife insurance and long-term disabilityDiscounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more. Check out our benefits page to learn more!Compensation:$16.50/hour to $16.50/hourAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Location:
- Bayside, NY, United States
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Food Preparation And Serving Related Occupations