StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleFood Service Worker 2 NYS HELPS

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade09

Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $41399 to $50884 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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

County Rockland

Street Address NYS Office of Mental Health

145 Old Orangeburg Road

City Orangeburg

StateNY

Zip Code10962

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be employed by New York State to be eligible to apply for this position. Candidates must have one year of permanent service as a Food Service Worker 2, Grade 9, and be eligible for transfer; OR be eligible for transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

OR

NYS HELPS Opportunity:

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.

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).

Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill a contingent-permanent Food Service Worker 2, Grade 9, 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 OMH 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. The incumbent of the Food Service Worker (FSW) 2 position is responsible for food preparation and sanitation in assigned work areas as well as assuring that all regulatory standards are maintained.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise and work with a subordinate staff of FSW 1’s in production and sanitation assignments.
• Periodically review work of subordinates for compliance with established standards.
• Provide in-service training for subordinates in procedures and techniques required in the performance of their job.
• Prepare, cook, chill and package food products in accordance with CCPC, local, state and federal (USDA/FDA) health code standards.
• Clean, sanitize and maintain work areas and food equipment in accordance with CCPC standards.
• Breakdown and reassemble food equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.
• Prepare and submit pre-operation and post-operation inspection reports according to facility policies and procedures.
• Communicate and follow up with supervisors to assure that issues are resolved in assigned work areas.
• Complete written reports as assigned.

Additional Comments This position is eligible for the downstate adjustment of $3,087.

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.

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Name Takeitha Kelley

Telephone

Fax (518) 486-3897

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 e-mail a cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position, location, and Vacancy ID #154798 in the subject line of your e-mail when applying.