Position Information

NY HELPSNo

55-b/c EligibleNo

AgencyHealth, Department of - Veterans Home at Oxford

TitleFood Service Worker 2 - 63211

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade09

Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $44560 to $54773 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 11 AM

To 7:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Chenango

Street Address Veterans Home at Oxford

4207 State Hwy. 220

City Oxford

StateNY

Zip Code13830

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Food Service Worker 2 will perform all the same core duties and functions as a Food Service Worker 1, with the added responsibility of supervising subordinate staff in food preparation and service activities. This includes overseeing daily operations to ensure food safety standards, maintaining quality control, and coordinating tasks among team members to streamline service efficiency. The incumbent will guide staff in proper food handling, sanitation, and customer service practices, while also monitoring workflow to meet operational goals. Additionally, they may provide training or mentorship to junior staff, resolve service-related issues, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. This role blends hands-on food service work with leadership responsibilities, making it a key position in maintaining both the quality and smooth operation of the food service environment.

Minimum Qualifications 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 qualifications: 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.

**Substitution: Formal culinary arts or food service training which resulted in a certificate or degree may be credited towards experience.

*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: The preferred candidate will have experience dealing with resident food preparation in a long-term care setting.

Additional Comments Pass days to be determined, will be required to work some weekends, and due to staffing might have a built-in longer shift than 8 hours.

One temporary, 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.

When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.

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...

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

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.

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.

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

How to Apply

Name New York State Veterans Home at Oxford

Telephone 607-843-3128

Fax 607-843-3236

Email Address oxfordhr@nysvets.org

Address

Street Veterans Home at Oxford

4207 State Hwy. 220

City Oxford

State NY

Zip Code 13830

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to oxfordhr@nysvets.org, with Reference Food Service Worker 2/63212 included in the subject line or by mail to the Veterans Home at Oxford, 4207 State Highway 220, Oxford NY 13830, or by fax to (607) - 843 - 3236. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.