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Cook in New York, NY at The Jewish Board Location *

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Make a bigger difference

**WORKING WITH US**

The Jewish Board delivers innovative, best-in-class mental and behavioral health services to over 45,000 New Yorkers each year. We are unique in serving everyone from infants and their families, to children, teens, and adults. That adds up to countless opportunities to use your skills, training, and compassion to make a difference in the lives of others.

Similarly, we support our employees through benefits like, professional development opportunities and paid supervision. Some of our other benefits include:

* 15 agency holidays and 15 sick days in addition to 3 weeks vacation at start

* Health/dental/vision plans that are subsidized up to 80%

* Access to 403(b) retirement benefits and a pension

* Tuition assistance and educational loan forgiveness

* Unlimited opportunities for employee referral bonuses

**ABOUT THE JOB**

The Kaplan House (Manhattan) provides therapeutic and support services to adolescents ages 17-21 who are referred to us through ACS and the Juvenile Justice system. Our residents have experienced significant trauma, resulting in behavioral, emotional, and functional/developmental issues, and Kaplan House offers an extensive independent living skills program, including vocational preparation, and educational services that assists youth towards reaching independence.

The Kaplan House is currently seeking a Full Time Cook to prepare and cook meals for our residents in our Childrens Residential Group Home. The Cook will be responsible for reading and understanding measurements and cooking instruction, as well as maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen area. Additional responsibilities include but, are not limited to:

* Preparing quantity meals

* Assistance with food delivery

* Other duties as assigned

**QUALIFICATIONS**

* Current, valid Food Handlers is required

* A High School diploma/GED is preferred

* Ability to read and write and follow oral or written instructions

* At least 12-18 months of prior experience

We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This applies with respect to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, termination, assignments, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and all other terms and condition of employment as well as general treatment during employment.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities, without regard to any protected classifications, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Any employees who need assistance to perform their job duties because of a physical or mental condition should contact human resources.

**Other details**

* Job Family : Facility Support [100s]

* Job Function : Technicians

* Pay Type : Hourly

* Employment Indicator : 9040 - Non-Professional Hospital

* Required Education : High School