Covenant House Northern New Jersey Jobs (2)

The Cook provides high-quality food preparation by ensuring the nutritional needs of the youth are met while keeping up to code with the Department of Health regulations.

Maintaining quantity control while not sacrificing the needs of the youth. Maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen, dining area, and all equipment.

Serves food to youth and staff with absolute respect and kindness.

Responsibilities :

• Preparation of daily menu in advance to be reviewed and approved by the Director of Food Services that meet all the nutritional requirements.
• Ensure that all kitchen operations are managed within Health Department, USDA, and Foodbank guidelines and regulations.
• Remains aware of the change in the census to provide adequate food portions to serve both youth and staff.
• Weekly inventory of food products and keeps the Director of Food Services informed of any needs.
• Orders, receives, and inspects food supplies, reports any discrepancies, and makes adjustments as necessary.
• Prepares meals by employing methods that meet the proper health and sanitation guidelines, utilizing gloves, hats, aprons.
• Consistently maintains and ensures the cleanliness of all kitchen equipment by accepted methods of sanitation established by Health Department standards.
• Monitors and controls access to sanitize areas of the kitchen.
• Serves youth and staff with absolute respect and unconditional love.
• Works collaboratively with other kitchen staff.
• Engages with outside licensing or governing agencies when necessary in a professional manner.
• Attend training and meetings as determined by the supervisor, which may include but is not limited to our philosophy of care and food safety training.
• Assist as needed with special events and fundraising affairs which may be conducted outside the normal work schedule.
• Must be available to work the following schedule : Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9 : 00 am-2 : 00pm.

Qualifications :

• 2-3 years of professional kitchen experience.
• Thorough knowledge of food preparation equipment and cleaning materials.
• NJ Food Handling Certificate.
• Ability to lift heavy objects to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Benefits :
• Medical
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Sick, Personal)
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Free Meals

The Housekeeper ensures that the premises are safe and sanitary.

Responsibilities :

• Maintain a safe and clean environment
• Clean all assigned areas of covenant house buildings including reception areas, lounges, residential units, restrooms, and facility perimeter this will include vacuuming, dusting, sweeping and mopping.
• Identify appropriate cleaning materials for specific tasks.
• Support the setup and teardown of special events including cleaning of related linens and equipment.
• Deliver great customer service
• Record and report all damage to the Operations Manager
• Cleaning both Newark Crisis Center & Nancy's Place
• Carries out other duties as assigned.
• Required to check emails daily
• All other duties assigned by management staff

Applicant must be available to work Monday thru Friday 9 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM

Applicant must be available to work three days at our Newark location and 2 days at our Montclair location.

Experience and Skills :

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record
• Ability to perform physical tasks related to the position including lifting heavy objects up to 50 pounds
• Travel with company vehicle throughout Northern New Jersey
• Must be fully vaccinated for Covid 19
Benefits :
• Medical
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Ten Holidays
• Vacation, Personal & Sick Days