Respite Cook

Salary: $24 - $27/hr

Position Summary:

Children's Aid runs an OPWDD Respite Program in Chappaqua, NY that serves developmentally delayed children and youth. Participants stay at the camp overnight for the duration of the program. The program operates 6 days in August, 3 days in October, 2 or 3 days in November, 4 days in December, 3 days in January, 3 or 4 days in February, 2 or 3 days in March, 4 days in April, and 2 days in May. The program takes place on weekends and holiday weeks. The number of participants and staff range from 30 to 50 each program. The Respite Cook is responsible for the preparation of hot meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for all participants and staff.

Children’s Aid Mission:

To help children in poverty to succeed and thrive. We do this by providing comprehensive support to children and their families in targeted high-needs New York City neighborhoods. Children’s Aid annually serves children and their families at over 40 sites in New York, as well as through three national program models. Children’s Aid is concentrating its efforts on creating cradle-through-college pathways in high-need neighborhoods, with a focus on children’s health, family stability, education, and social and emotional development.

Culture and Values

We put children, youth, and families first: We listen to and incorporate the voices of children, youth and families in all that we do.
We seek equity and transformation in our communities: We courageously work within and outside systems to create opportunities for children, youth and families.
We strive for excellence: We hold ourselves to the highest standards and are committed to continuous learning and improvement.
We are powered by collaboration: Our work is stronger when we trust, partner, and respect each other and the communities we serve.
We are driven by compassion: We lead with kindness, care, and empathy and believe in the endless potential of the people we serve and our team.

Essential Duties:

• Manage kitchen staff assigned to prep food and cook meals.
• Prepare a menu for each program.
• Prepare meals on the schedule provided by the program director.
• Prepare specialty items for participants with dietary restrictions.
• Review supplies and provisions on hand for any additional foods needed.
• Uphold the food service in accordance with Dept of Health, SFSP, and ACA.
• Maintain the dining hall after each meal.
• Maintain an inventory record of supplies and provisions to facilitate ordering

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3 years experience of cooking for 100 or more people.
• Knowledge of USDA and Health Codes pertaining to food service.
• Safe Serve Certificate for food preparation.

It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children’s Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Children’s Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children’s Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team.  This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes.  The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.