Position Information

NY HELPSNo

55-b/c EligibleYes

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleCook; Cook Chill Production Center

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade11

Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $54001 to $65226 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Rockland

Street Address NYS Office of Mental Health

145 Old Orangeburg Rd

City Orangeburg

StateNY

Zip Code10962

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill a Cook, Grade 11, position at the Cook Chill Production Center (CCPC) located in Orangeburg, New York. CCPC produces wholesome food that meets the nutritional and budgetary needs of its customers, which include Office of Mental Health facilities, other state and government facilities, and non-profit agencies. Cook Chill is a system which prepares large quantities of food with an extended shelf life.

Specific duties to be performed may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepare large scale recipes using Cook Chill methods to assure that the food meets all quality and safety standards.

• Evaluate ingredients and recipes for consistency and improvements.

• Measure, mix, cut, grind, and chop ingredients according to Cook Chill recipes using a variety of hand and power kitchen utensils.

• Supervise Food Service Worker 1’s and 2’s by:
- scheduling work assignments;
- providing oral and written instructions regarding materials, utensils and procedures to be
performed;
- overseeing and inspect performance to ensure that instructions, procedures and standards observed.

Minimum Qualifications Three years of experience in large-scale cooking.

Preferred candidates will have the following:

• Working knowledge of recipes, methods and procedures used in preparing and cooking food in large quantities.

• Working knowledge of sanitary requirements concerning food preparation, cooking and storage.

• Working knowledge of the operation, cleaning and care of utensils, equipment and kitchen areas.

• Basic knowledge of nutritional values of food.

Additional Comments The posted salary range includes a downstate adjustment of $4,150.

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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

How to Apply

Name Jenna Hart

Telephone

Fax 5184863897

Email Address OMHHRM@OMH.NY.GOV

Address

Street NYS Office Of Mental Health

44 Holland Avenue

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12229

 

Notes on ApplyingTo be considered for this position, interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #227206 in the subject line of your email when applying.

You are advised that, should you accept a job offer with the Office of Mental Health, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay a fingerprint fee.