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  • Chef / kitchen Manager
    Chef / kitchen Manager
    4 days ago
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    POSITION OVERVIEW: Oversee, lead, administer and manage all aspects of the food service, kitchen, supervise kitchen staff, oversee menus, all related purchasing, preparation, cooking, etc. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Abide by Department of Health (DOH), and the Department for the Aging (DFTA) regulations regarding proper kitchen hygiene and maintenance., • Responsible for people management to include, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, termination, review process, and management of kitchen staff., • Lead and manage the kitchen team or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food., • Supervise full-time and part-time kitchen staff and kitchen/meal service volunteers., • Manage and oversee the schedules and work of kitchen staff and volunteers., • Recruit, train, supervise and manage dining room volunteers., • Oversee proper functioning and cleaning of kitchen, equipment and dining areas, and maintain and monitor all sanitation, food preparation and temperature standards., • Plan menus for review by Center Director. Submit menus to Simple Servings., • Coordinate with DFTA Nutritionist regarding changes in menus and adherence to nutritional requirements., • Develop specifications for the purchase of food, equipment and supplies., • Purchase and safeguard food, supplies and equipment; supervise receiving, weighing and storage of food., • Maintain food cost control through careful purchasing, recordkeeping and inventory control., • Keep up to date daily and monthly food cost records., • Supervise safe handling and proper temperature control of prepared foods, keep appropriate records., • Provide on the job training for kitchen personnel and volunteers., • Maintain temperature logs., • Coordinate all outside vendors and distributors. POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: • Non-exempt, 35 hours per week; up to 5 additional paid weekly hours available., • Monday- Friday (subject to change). COMPENSATION: • $55,000 per year; paid hourly at $30.22 per hour., • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and competitive benefits package: Health Insurance; Retirement Plan, Optional 403b Plan, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefit Plan, and Y Fitness Center Membership. REQUIREMENTS: • Minimum of two years’ experience in food service administration., • High School Diploma or Equivalent, • Valid Food Protection Certificate., • Knowledge of kosher regulations., • Experienced in designing, planning, and implementing needs for nutrition programs., • Proficiency in modern business communications including personal computers, electronic mail and voicemail., • Proficiency in the safe operation of all kitchen equipment and Department of Health regulations. WORK AUTHORIZATION & CLEARANCE: • Documentation of U.S. citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S., • Must pass the background check and other pre-employment requirements. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other functions and responsibilities may change or may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. YM&YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. About YM&YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood Established in 1917, the YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood (the “Y”) is a not-for-profit Jewish Community Center that welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs. We offer a wide range of educational, recreational, and social service programs to enhance the quality of life of our clients. From top-notch early childhood education and youth development programs to innovative older adult services, there’s always something for everyone at the Y!

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  • Teaching Assistant
    Teaching Assistant
    26 days ago
    Full-time
    West Bronx, The Bronx

    The Teacher Assistant is responsible for assisting the Teacher with providing children ages 3 to 5 years old with a learning environment and experiences which will helps them develop socially, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Supports the implementation of the agency’s school readiness goals and CLASS., • Ensures proper care and supervision of children at all times, the practice of head counts,classroom arrangement, general safety rules,monitoring equipment and working knowledge of wclassroom management., • Assists Teacher with teaching responsibilities and other classroom responsibilities, as assigned, • Ensures child-adult ratio is met at all times, • Prepares snacks and meals for children, as needed., • Cleans and sanitizes all areas of the classroom, including food preparation and eating areas, • Helps children practice good hygiene, including personal cleanliness and diapering, as needed, • Provides input in planning lessons and activities for children, • Assists in gathering classroom observations and other documentation for developmental assessments of children., • Assist with child observation, individualization, lesson plans, attendance, lunch count, parent participation, in-kind contributions, and others as directed, using proper spelling and accurate calculations., • Assists in organizing and maintaining instructional and classroom supplies, • Sets up classrooms for various purposes., • Maintains an organized and developmentally appropriate classroom environment, • Collects documents from parents during drop-off/pick-up time, • Assist parents to organize and implement parent activities; encourage, facilitate, and support parental involvement in all aspects of the Head Start Program., • Provides appropriate customer service to parents, children, and community representatives/members,, • Ability to attend in-service trainings, home visits, parent conferences, etc., • Must have exceptional organizational and time management skills, • Implements agency policies and procedures, • Cooperates with Site Director/CDS and other Service Area Coordinators in planning, supervision and implementation of overall program., • Substitute as needed and when appropriate as instructed by Site Director., • Other duties as assigned within the scope of the position to maintain a quality program Professional and Ethical Standards, • Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements., • Be honest, reliable and dependable., • Respect and maintain rights and privacy of all staff, parents, and children., • Attend mandated trainings and meetings, and seek out staff development opportunities., • Work as a team member with all staff and maintain a positive work ethic., • Act conscientiously in performing routine duties Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Ability to effectively communicate with community members and groups, managers, regulatory agencies, and families both individually and in group settings., • Ability to work as a positive team member., • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations, • Knowledge of various software programs such as MS Word, Excel, Power-Point, Publisher and ChildPlus. Education/Certifications: BA/BS/AAS/CDA preferred. Strong written and oral communication skills. Displays effective time management and multi-tasking skills. Self-motivated, energetic, team player. “MARC Academy and Family Center is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status”

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  • Residential Coordinator
    Residential Coordinator
    2 months ago
    $52500–$58000 yearly
    Full-time
    Hackensack River Waterfront, Jersey City

    If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to work in the non-profit area Hudson Milestones could be a wonderful organization for you to join! The Residential Coordinator (Group Home Manager) or RC, position requires experience in planning and implementing programs for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. It involves quality assurance, training of staff, preparation of programmatic and financial data reports, and personnel related responsibilities. The RC is responsible for ensuring a smooth operation and remaining compliant with agency and state regulations. We are looking for a strong candidate to lead a Hudson County based Group Home. Responsibilities/Requirements include but are not limited to: Responsible for reading, knowing and complying with all appropriate governing documents in the administration of their programs be it contracts, agency policies and procedures, State or Federal standards, specific program operations manuals and circulars both internal and external, and the like. Ensures compliance with the agency’s Operations and Personnel Manuals and the Division of Developmental Disabilities Standards Manual. Completes and/or reviews and submits all logs, records, forms, schedules, and reports as required by the agency and the Division of Developmental Disabilities. Maintains all program files according to agency and Division of Developmental Disabilities specifications. Attends meetings and training as directed by the Director of Residential Services. Ensures nutritional and dietary needs of the clients are met. Ensures maintenance of dietary and nutritional information on clients. Ensures all Individual Habilitation Plans and supporting documentation are implemented and consistent with agency and State philosophy and requirements and monitors same. Supervises maintenance of home and property, assuring safe, clean, and orderly environment. Ensures proper program coverage by staff at all times, consistent with client needs and program budget. Coordinates client health care including scheduling and reporting appointments and treatment. Provides transportation to medical appointments when necessary. Supervises medication dispersion and documentation. Report all unusual incident reports and internal reports Facilitates family and guardian contacts. Directs staff and volunteers in program, providing guidance, role modeling and instruction as needed. Ensures full and comprehensive training and orientation of new staff and substitutes. Completes staff evaluations and new hire probationary logs. Maintains professional demeanor in all interactions with clients, supervisors, staff, families, neighbors, professionals and others involved in the program. Maintains, documents, and disperses household funds including petty cash, grocery, client funds, recreation, salary and clothing disbursement. Coordinates daily activity and recreation schedules ensuring follow through and completion. Ensures client development in: A. Self Help Skills B. Community Living C. Social Skills D. Activities of Daily Living Ensures implementation and monitoring of Individual Habilitation Plans, Behavior Support Plans and other training plans required. Participate and ensures accuracy of payroll reporting. Provides transportation for residents as necessary. During off hours, serves as the “On Call” in case of an emergency in order to provide coverage or as directed by the Director of Residential Services. Implements department wide programming as requested by the Director of Residential. Monitors program budget to ensure appropriate expenditures. Coordinates, attends and/or schedules all required meetings relevant to the operation of the residential program as directed by the Director of Residential Services and/or Chief Executive Officer. Provides a consistent means of relaying information from the Administration to staff and vice versa as needed. Works flexible hours as necessary for the benefit of the program. Respects the confidential nature of all information regarding clients and families. Ensures that a client’s dignity is not compromised in any way. Ensures that a safe and healthy environment is maintained for all clients at all times. Cooperates with the Licensee and any Department staff in any inspection or investigation. Performs all other duties as assigned by the Director of Residential Services and/or the Chief Executive Officer or his/her designee. All staff are strongly encouraged to participate in any/all fundraising activities to any extent possible. Each RC is required to work 1 evening, 1 Weekend Day, and 1 overnight per month for staff supervision. Candidates must possess a valid NJ driver's license (or transfer), be 21 and older, pass physical & substance screening, fingerprinting and complete online state mandated training prior to Orientation. EOE V/W/D Position Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, Psychology or related field, or Equivalent Valid New Jersey driver’s license (Probationary/Provisional not accepted) Strong written and oral communication skills. Twenty-one years of age or older. Supervisory skills a must. A minimum of three (3) years experience working with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities including individual habilitation plan development, program monitoring and behavioral plan development experience One (1) year experience in a residential program as a Group Home Manager Two (2) years additional experience in a residential program in a supervisory role. EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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