Cook- Part Time

The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie has been caring for children throughout the Hudson Valley for over 175 years! We strive to empower children and families to achieve optimal health and well being. We are currently seeking Part-Time Cook to work in our Anchor Point Crisis Residence Program.

Position Summary:

The Cook prepares and serves meals, and maintains kitchen and storage areas, all in accordance with the policies and standards of the Dutchess County Department of Behavioral and Community Health, the State Education Child Nutrition Program, and the Agency.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Prepare, produce, heat, cook, bake and serve a variety of foods including soups, entrees, meats, vegetables, desserts, breads, salads, sandwiches, beverages, or other foods and beverages as specified by the menus, recipes, and production records.

1. Read Department emails and documents relevant information/requests into the cook's log.
2. Communicate in a professional manner with all agency houses to collect meal counts, trip information, birthday data and general information needed to maintain meal production stasis.
3. Sets up and merchandises food and food service areas and serves food.
4. Operate kitchen equipment such as, but not limited to, electric mixers, slicers, grinders, ovens, stove tops, tilt-skillets, tilt kettles, warmers, and coolers. Utilize kitchenware such as, but not limited to, knives, spatulas, whisks, tongs, spoons, and ladles.

1. Oversee and provide guidance to the Children's Homes' residents and work study employees.
2. Practice safe food handling according to Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), Dutchess County Department of Behavioral and Community Health, State Education Child Nutrition Program and Agency policies and standards.

1. Assist in the monitoring, reduction, and management of food waste.
2. Clean and sanitize pots, pans, and kitchen utensils, sweeping, mopping, and general cleaning. Maintain seasonal equipment.
3. Perform daily, weekly, and monthly deep cleaning of the facility, service areas, and all kitchen equipment such as counters, tables, ovens, refrigerators, freezers, mixers, transient hot carts, mobile carts, and rolling racks.

1. Dispose of waste according to the Food Services Operating Procedures, and OSHA.

Schedule: Monday-Wednesday 3:30pm-6:30pm, Saturday-Sunday 12:00pm-6:00pm, Thursday-Friday OFF.

The Children's Home offers an outstanding benefit package which includes weekly pay, medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 403(b), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and a great work environment! Paid time off includes 4 weeks of vacation, 3 personal days, 12 holidays and 9 sick days annually.

MINIMUM Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Valid NYS Driver License in good condition as determined by the Agency
• Must complete and pass a pre-employment physical, PPD and drug screen and an annual physical and PPD.

PREFERRED Qualifications:

• Formal education or certificates related to food preparation.
• Baking skills
• Quantity food experience
• Serve Safe certificate

The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Children's Home participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the form I-9.