Job Information
Constructive Partnerships Unlimited Cook in Brooklyn, New York
Cook
Department Program Unit 7 - Brooklyn
Type of Position Full time
Search Location(s) Brooklyn, NY
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Job Brief
Cooks all meals and snacks according to planned menus. This includes RD/MD diet ordered calorie levels and food consistencies as ordered by MD/speech pathologist. Follows all ordered dietary special instructions.
Shift Worked:
Monday-Friday 9:00PM to 5:00PM
Weekly Hours:
37.5
FLSA Status:
Non Exempt
Pay range:
CP Unlimited operates an extensive community based living program, day habilitation programs, and community habilitation services. CP Unlimited focuses on giving people the personal, social, and vocational supports needed to live in their communities. CP Unlimited also provides rehabilitation, nursing, vocational services, behavioral, dietary and Article 16 services including counseling, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.
All CP Unlimited programs provide a warm, caring environment, utilizing person-centered planning to identify and address the specific needs of each person. We believe this approach gives the people we serve the best chance to achieve the greatest success.
The dedicated staff of CP Unlimited are passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with developmental disabilities. A wide range of services are provided, keeping in mind the specific needs of the people who attend our programs. The people who attend our programs are treated with dignity and value, regardless of their abilities. Not only does this encourage the people who attend our programs, it is also tremendously satisfying for CP Unlimited employees—to know they are genuinely helping people on a daily basis.
CP Unlimited is currently seeking a full time Cook to join our team of dedicated staff in our Brooklyn Community Residential Program (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm) to be responsible for delivering food according to planned menus. This includes RD/MD diet ordered calorie levels and food consistencies as ordered by Doctor and/or Speech Pathologist.
Specific Duties Include:
Responsible for all aspects of providing meals according to current diet orders for the people that are living in the residence. Refers to posted diet sheet. This includes all food allergies.
Follows Registered Dietitian/MD prescribed diet orders including total daily calories by using portion control. Observes all specialized diets – i.e. Diabetic, low sodium, low/fat, low cholesterol, cardiac, etc. Provides substitution for known food dislikes.
As prescribed by Speech Pathologist processes and prepares all food and liquid consistency as per current food and liquid consistency list.
Responsible for all aspects of food procurement – writes weekly food order and sends to Registered Dietitian for review. Takes direction of any changes made by Dietitian to weekly food order based on menu and inventory and incorporates all changes into weekly order.
Inspects all food deliveries for freshness and correct amount ordered. Refuses food delivered if not acceptable. Responsible for proper storage of all food items. Stores food using first-in-first-out inventory rotation system, proper refrigeration and freezer storage methods, dating and labeling when separating cases into smaller packaging. Maintains safe holding temperatures of cooked and raw food including safe thawing procedures. Handles all raw meat, fish, raw eggs and poultry according to food safety guidelines to minimize spread of foodborne pathogenic bacteria.
Maintains personal hygiene standards when handling food – i.e. wears disposable gloves when handling ready-to-eat food and washes hands frequently. Maintains personal hygiene to foodservice industry standard to minimize spread of communicable disease: Wears apron (disposable or washable) at all times when preparing food. Ties long hair back when in kitchen. Maintains handwashing area with dish or hand soap and disposable towels.
Attends Semi-Annual Cooks’ meetings under supervision of Registered Dietitian to receive new Seasonal menus, recipes, updated ordering guides and other nutrition education handouts. Brings nutrition binder to meeting and updates according to directions and disposes of old materials. Maintains organization of binder in kitchen.
Maintains clean, neat and sanitary workstation. Sanitizes equipment as needed. Responsible for kitchen cleaning detail and maintenance –cabinet order and cleanliness, storing of knives and other equipment, maintaining large equipment including food processor and blender.
Qualifications Needed:
Ability to work flexible hours as assigned.
Ability to cook according to prescribed dieticians instructions.
Able to operate kitchen and cooking equipment and stand for longer periods of time. Able to bend, kneel and crouch as needed. Able to frequently reach, twist, and make repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties.
Ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull weight up to 40 lbs. including moving food delivery boxes.
Come make a difference at Constructive Partnerships Unlimited (CP Unlimited), where we serve with progress and care.
Develop a career that goes beyond the usual. Become valued as an integral employee of our collaborative team.
CP Unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer .