Review Vacancy

Date Posted: 04/28/25
Applications Due: 05/12/25
Vacancy ID: 186567

Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleFood Service Worker 2 (NY HELPS) (Helen Hayes Hospital) - 80216

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade09

Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $46641 to $56413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Variable

"Other" Explanation Rotating scheduled Sun-Sat with alternating weekends

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 12 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Rockland

Street Address Helen Hayes Hospital

51-55 Rte 9W

City West Haverstraw

StateNY

Zip Code10993

Job Specifics

Duties Description Supervision of Food Service Worker I staff. Preparation of food for all or part of meals. Participation in total quality management activities in relation to food quality and satisfaction. Supervisory and food preparation documentation, including performance evaluation of subordinate employees and HACCP related documentation, and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Reassignment: Current New York State Department of Health, Helen Hayes Hospital employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as a Food Service Worker 2.

Transfers: Current New York State employee with one or more years of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 b/c service in a position eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law to Food Service Worker 2.

Promotion Provisional Appointment: In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications: One year of permanent service as a Food Service Worker 1.

Open Competitive HELPS qualifications: If less than three interested and qualified New York State Department of Health employees serving in the direct-line, lower-level title(s) within the agency apply to this opportunity, the agency may make a non-competitive appointment under the NY HELPS program: Candidates must have two years of qualifying experience in commercial or institutional food preparation or food service. Examples of qualifying experience: employment in a hospital, nursing home, or school cafeteria; residential dining hall; restaurant; or diner. Experience must have included responsibility for food preparation, food service, and ordering of food and non-food supplies.
Examples of non-qualifying food service experience includes but is not limited to waiting tables (waiter/waitress/server), greeting and seating guests (host/hostess), clearing and cleaning tables (bussing), serving beverages (bartender), cashier, dishwasher, or cleaning staff.

Appropriate* formal culinary arts or food service training which resulted in a certificate or degree may be credited towards the above experience as follows:
1. a six-month certificate training program* - up to six months of the required experience;
OR
2. a one year certificate training program* - up to one year of the required experience;
OR
3. an associate degree* or higher in culinary arts or food service from a regionally accredited college or university - up to two years of the required experience.
*Appropriate formal food service training programs are programs accredited by one of the following: American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission (ACFEFAC) or non-degree programs recognized by the American Culinary Federation Foundation Educational Assurance program or programs accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).

Preferred Qualifications: Supervisory experience in institutional kitchen/food service operation. Competent in Meditech and Computrition.
Strong knowledge of HACCP procedures/safe food handling.

Additional Comments One permanent, competitive, or non competitive, full-time appointment.

Transfer candidates may be asked for their Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm

Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside of the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information.

If there are three or fewer qualified candidates interested in the appointment to this position, a permanent appointment may be made pursuant to Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. To be eligible, candidates must be an employee of the Department of Health and have one year of permanent competitive service as a Food Service Worker 1.

The posted salary range ($46,641 -$ 56,413) includes location adjustment of $4,000.

This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Human Resources

Telephone 845-786-4324

Fax 845-786-4783

Email Address human.resources@helenhayeshosp.org

Address

Street 51-55 Rte 9W

City West Haverstraw

State NY

Zip Code 10993

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to human.resources@helenhayeshosp.org, with Reference Food Servc Worker 2/80216 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources , Helen Hayes Hospital, Bldg 22, 51-55 Rte 9W, West Haverstraw, NY 10993, or by fax to (845) 786-4783. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.