Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 04/02/25
Applications Due: 10/01/25
Vacancy ID: 184217
Position Information
NY HELPYes
AgencyHealth, Department of
TitleFood Service Worker II (NY HELPS)
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Salary Grade09
Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $44799 to $54284 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Variable
"Other" Explanation DAY SHIFT <br />Pass Days: To be determined
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 5:30 AM
To 6:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Rockland
Street Address 51-55 Rte. 9W
City West Haverstraw
StateNY
Zip Code10993
Job Specifics
Duties Description Preparation of food for all or part of meals. Supervision of Food Service Worker I staff. Participation in total quality management activities relation to food quality and satisfaction. Supervisory and food preparation documentation including performance evaluation of subordinate employee and HACCP related documentation, and other duties as assigned. You must pass competencies for this position.
Minimum Qualifications
Reachable on appropriate Civil Service list for FSW 2 or eligible for transfer.
Or,
Provisional Opportunity – In the event that there is not a viable eligible list, candidates who meet the following qualifications may be qualified for a provisional appointment: one year of permanent service as a Food Service Worker 1. If appointed provisionally you must take the next scheduled exam and receive a reachable score before you can be permanently appointed.
Or
In accordance with Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law, this notice advises all employees of the Department of Health of our intention to conduct a non-competitive promotion examination for the position of Food Service Worker 2 at Helen Hayes Hospital. Permanent appointment may be made by non-competitive promotion of an applicant who meets the position’s minimum qualifications if all requirements of non-competitive promotion are met.
The promotion field for the Food Service Worker 2 position consists of candidates who have 1 year of permanent service as a Food Service Worker 1.
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In June 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Non-Competitive Minimum 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.
Minimum Qualifications Substitution:
Formal culinary arts or food service training which resulted in a certificate or degree may be credited towards experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES:
Supervisory experience in institutional kitchen/food service operation.
Competent in Meditech and Computrition.
Strong knowledge of HACCP procedures/safe food handling.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Human Resources
Telephone
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 via email or fax and include Vacancy ID number in the subject line. Thank you.
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