COOK/HOUSEKEEPER – ADULT RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
About the role
Make a Real Difference Every Day: Do you want a career where you directly impact lives, experiencing the deep fulfillment that comes from helping others and a strong sense of purpose?
Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65-year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace.
As a Cook/Housekeeper, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with disabilities in their daily lives. You will provide meal preparation for the people Brightway Living and Learning supports and ensure the spaces in which they live are clean and safe. This is a truly rewarding opportunity to build meaningful relationships and make a tangible difference.
Schedule
Part-time, 20 hours per week. Shift: Monday–Friday, 10:00 am–2:00 pm (flexible hours).
Pay
$18.50 – $20.35 per hour.
Responsibilities
- Heavy cleaning of entire house and windows, daily or weekly as required, including:
- Bathrooms: sinks, toilets, showers, tubs, walls, and floors.
- Kitchens: floors, countertops, walls, all appliances (refrigerator, stove, toaster, microwave), tables & chairs, pantries, and cabinets.
- All common areas: living room, dining room, recreation/TV room, medicine room, hallways, stairways, bedrooms, office, other inside areas, deck/porch.
- Meal preparation, cooking, shopping, and meal planning in coordination with menus prepared by a nutritionist.
- Ensure rotation of perishable foods so expired or tainted foods are regularly discarded; follow all menus and fill in substitutions according to exchange list.
- Report any maintenance needs or hazardous conditions to the manager or maintenance person; notify supervisor immediately if house or appliances need repair.
- Help schedule and plan parties for special occasions.
- Answer telephone in a courteous and professional manner and take appropriate messages.
- Be familiar with and follow OMRDD regulations regarding food, kitchen area, and cleanliness of house.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by your supervisor.
Requirements
- Ability to read, understand, and follow safety guidelines.
- Ability to follow safety guidelines in using and disposing of household cleaning products.
- Ability to work well with staff members and individuals we support.
- Ability to cook following menus and meal preparation guidelines.
- Ability to use appropriate tools as needed in general housecleaning.
- Must be able to use housecleaning equipment (e.g., vacuum cleaner, carpet shampoo machine).
- Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 25 lbs., bend, twist, kneel, and walk distances sufficient to shop for needed supplies and perform housekeeping duties.
Desired qualities
- Empathic, compassionate, and patient
- Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic
- Good communicator and team player
- Passionate about making a difference
Benefits
- Comprehensive paid training
- Exceptional benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP
- Retirement security: 403(b) retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities
- Career growth and advancement opportunities within Brightway Living & Learning
- Paid time off and other valuable benefits
Why you'll love this job
- Build meaningful relationships with individuals and their families.
- Learn and grow through ongoing training and professional development.
- Be part of a supportive team of passionate, dedicated colleagues.
- Experience deep job satisfaction knowing your work matters.