Cook​/Direct Support Professional - Group Home

Overview

Living Resources is a non-profit human services agency. Our core purpose is to support and empower individuals with disabilities or other life-challenging conditions to live with dignity, independence, and happiness. Living Resources works with, and for, families by providing peace of mind. All employees are to be respectful and supportive of families. We are working with them as partners, providing care and services.

The Cook will be responsible for meal preparation in accordance with prescribed diets and planned menus. Responsibilities include shopping for food and supplies, maintaining a clean, safe and sanitary kitchen and dining area, including kitchen equipment, in accordance with agency standards and regulations. Maintain a clean and organized pantry/food storage area. Other duties may include inventory checks, attending meetings and trainings as needed and menu planning.

The Cook will be assigned a minimal amount of personal care responsibilities, but may need to play a greater role if the program is short-staffed. On average, the Cook will spend approximately 75% of the scheduled shift on meal preparation and 25% with Direct Support Professional responsibilities.

The candidate should have some cooking experience and organizational skills. The ability to learn, follow a menu and work independently is required. The candidate needs to be a self-starter, able to create a menu and shop accordingly within the budget. Experience working with people with disabilities is a plus. High School Diploma/GED is required. Proof will need to be provided prior to employment.

Valid NYS Driver's license is required.

We offer health, dental and vision insurance, Health Reimbursement accounts, Payment in lieu of Health insurance, Tuition Assistance and Retirement programs. We have paid training and opportunities to advance!