Review Vacancy

Date Posted: 09/19/25
Applications Due: 10/04/25
Vacancy ID: 198180

Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of

TitleHead Cook

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade15

Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $59787 to $72429 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation 9-5 Sun-Thurs

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Cayuga

Street Address Harriet Tubman Residential Center

6706 Pine Ridge

City Auburn

StateNY

Zip Code13021

Job Specifics

Duties Description Supervision of food preparation and cooking in a large institution kitchen; determine the amount of food to be prepared according to the planned menu; requisition food supplies; inspect kitchen areas to ensure preparation, utilization, cooking and sanitary procedures are observed; kitchen staff training as necessary and perform food preparation and cooking activities.
Additional duties will be discussed in detail at the interview.

Minimum Qualifications Five years of experience in large scale cooking, two years of which must have included regular supervision of subordinate employees. An associate degree or higher in culinary arts or food service may substitute for two years of general cooking experience.
Large scale is defined as 300 meals daily.

Additional Comments Five years of experience in large scale cooking, two years of which must have included regular supervision of subordinate employees. An associate degree or higher in culinary arts or food service may substitute for two years of general cooking experience.
Large scale is defined as 300 meals daily.

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

How to Apply

Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services

Telephone 518-473-7936

Fax 518-473-6122

Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov

Address

Street Bureau of Personnel - CDS

52 Washington Street, 231 North

City Rensselaer

State NY

Zip Code 12144

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.