Cook Assistant

Astor Services is hiring a Cook Assistant for our Poughkeepsie location. Head Start is a federally funded preschool program delivering services to 3 and 4-year old children and their families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being. 

Responsible for assisting in the preparation of food for all children and designated personnel. Responsible for various other tasks including dish washing, maintaining cleanliness of kitchen area, meal count, and assisting cook to achieve maximum efficiency while fulfilling USDA nutritional requirements. Come join our team!  

Job Responsibilities:

• Must be able to lift a least 30 pounds without assistance.
• Must be able to utilize step stools and ladders.
• Must be able to operate powered and manual kitchen tools.
• Must be able to negotiate staircases and confined areas.
• Must be able to follow standardize recipes.
• Responsible for the preparation of food items for children and designated personnel.
• Inspects and tastes food to ensure that established quality and quantity standards are maintained
• Responsible for the general sanitation, proper storage and economic use of food within the dietary department.
• Assures that meal hours for children and designated personnel are adhered to in accordance with agency policy.
• Performs other related duties as requested by the Dietary Coordinator.

What we provide:

• 4 weeks paid vacation annually.
• 13 paid holidays. 
• 4 personal days.
• 1 sick day per month, accruable to 150 days.
• Fully paid individual LTD and life insurance.
• Eligible for participation in agency medical and dental plan both individual and family, with small employee contribution.
• New longevity incentives.
• Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need.
• Collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• Room for growth and advancement within the organization.

Join Astor Services – Apply Now!

Do you meet the qualifications above? Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and families? We want to hear from you! Your credentials and compassion can bring about positive change for a child in need. Apply now to become a part of the Astor Services team.

Astor Services, a leading provider of behavioral and mental health services in the Hudson Valley and The Bronx, is dedicated to nurturing the emotional and mental well-being of children, adolescents, and families. With a history spanning over seven decades, we are committed to providing comprehensive care and support to help our clients thrive. 

Want to know why our team loves working at Astor? Check out our website for our employee testimonials and discover their stories!

You must have:

· High School Diploma or GED.

You should have:

· Kitchen experience preferred.