Short Order Cook (Part Time / Full Time)

Overview and Responsibilities:The mission of On Your Mark is to provide innovative and comprehensive community-based service to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across their lifespan. We are committed to helping each individual experience the highest quality of life possible by providing person-centered programs that promote community and social inclusion, health and fitness, daily activity participation, independence, self-empowerment, and productivity.

Full time employees may be eligible for the following:

Health Benefits including optional Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for you and your dependents.
Medical FSA and Dependent Care Account.
Partial Medical deductible reimbursement.
401(k) with Safe Harbor match.
Generous PTO.

Job Overview:

The On Your Mark Café is seeking a qualified cook in a Day Habilitation program that serves the public. We are looking for an efficient, reliable, hardworking team member that has a passion for working in the food industry. We are a restaurant that offers our patrons a combination of quality, value, and a relaxed atmosphere. The On Your Mark Café Short Order Cook works to support individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in a community-facing Day Habilitation program, with a focus on food-industry skills development. This role includes food preparation itself as well as opportunities to increase the cooking skills of our persons supported through modeling and teaching.

Responsibilities include:

Carry out the mission, philosophy, and valued outcomes of On Your Mark, Inc.
Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations and On Your Mark policy and procedure.
Intervene appropriately and report any incidents or suspected incidents of abuse and/or neglect IMMEDIATELY to a supervisor.
Demonstrate ability to prepare our entire menu in a fast-paced commercial kitchen.
Communicate to management when quantities of food, beverages, and other supplies need to be ordered.
Upon delivery check quality of food, baked goods, and beverages.
Ensure the quality/quantity of items prepared meet industry and agency standards.
Ensure that safe food handling procedures are maintained.
Oversee the safe operation of all mechanical apparatus.
Attend all in-services/workshops and attain certifications as necessary to provide the best possible care and safety for all individuals. Be attentive at in-services/workshops.
Manage grill & food preparation areas - daily stocking, chop/slice vegetables to be used during the day, restocking as needed and maintain a clean work environment.
Assist in skill acquisition by teaching the individuals how to prepare all food items on our menu.
Inform immediate supervisors, in advance, of any absences or lateness so that appropriate coverage can be arranged.
Respond politely and professionally to all program participants, co-workers, other professionals, customers, vendors, and management.
Carry out any other responsibilities concerning programming and safety deemed necessary by the Director of Employment Initiatives/Directors of Day Habilitation.
Maintain New York State Food Handler’s License and attend any assigned trainings/certifications.
Maintain Valid Job Coaching Certification.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Reports to:

Qualifications:

New York State Food Handler’s License.
Valid Job Coaching Certification
High School Diploma/GED.
A valid Driver’s License and ability to drive agency vehicles.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities preferred.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Self-directed and motivated to function independently, completing tasks in a timely manner, yet remaining flexible to the program’s needs.
Creative and solution-oriented thinkers preferred.
Experience cooking in a commercial setting.

Reports to:
Day Habilitation Program Administration
Employment Services Program Administration
Executive Team