Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleHead Cook (NYS Veterans Home at Oxford) - 63201

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 Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 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 Highway 220

City Oxford

StateNY

Zip Code13830

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Head Cook, under the direction of a Nutrition Services Administrator or Dietitian, controls the operations of a big kitchen; supervises and directs the activities of a large kitchen staff, including Cooks; and may occasionally handle food preparation and cooking duties. Assigns kitchen staff to shifts; determines the amount of food to be prepared to meet menu requirements; responsible for orders and food and supplies inventories. Inspects kitchen and pantry areas to ensure proper preparation, utilization, cooking, and sanitation procedures are followed. Trains kitchen staff; keeps operational records; and prepares accident reports and work repair orders.

Minimum Qualifications Five years of experience in large scale cooking, two years of which must have included regular supervision of subordinate employees or working incarcerated individuals. An associate degree or higher in culinary arts or food service may substitute for two years of general cooking experience

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a Long-Term Care and Culinary institutes

Additional Comments May perform all of the same duties and functions as a Cook, per the Classification Standard of this title. Schedules the preparation and cooking of meals in a large kitchen of a State facility.
• Determines types and amount of food to be prepared for each meal according to
menus and special instructions or events.
• Requisitions or arranges for delivery of required ingredients from central
warehouses, suppliers or storage areas.
• Arranges cooking schedule for various types of food so that all are ready at the
specified time.
• Schedules necessary kitchen staff to prepare and cook meals.
Ensures that sanitation standards are upheld in food preparation, food service, and
storage areas.
• Inspects food preparation and cooking areas to ensure sanitary conditions are
observed.
• Maintains records of food temperatures to ensure that prepared foods are safe
and palatable.
• Inspects storage areas for evidence of vermin, insects and mold and arranges for
their eradication if present.
• Oversees dish washing procedures to ensure dish ware, utensils, and trays are
properly cleaned and sanitized after each meal.
• Oversees cleaning and sanitizing of kitchen and storage areas to ensure sanitary
conditions are met.
• Trains employees on equipment and arranges maintenance when necessary.
• Inspects food for deterioration and discards all tainted food.
• Ensures all refuse is removed promptly and properly to designated areas.
• Maintains control over food inventory.
• Monitors emergency food levels and expiration dates for the need to rotate
emergency food before it expires.
• Supervises work activity in the ingredient rooms.
• Coordinates repairs and needs with other departments under supervisor’s
direction. May assist with obtaining quotes for new equipment, repairs, and
preventative maintenance plans.
Supervises a large kitchen staff of subordinate Cooks and Food Service Worker 1, 2,
and 3’s, and also in some cases incarcerated individuals.
• Participates in the interviewing, hiring, and training of subordinate staff.
• Assigns kitchen staff to various shifts.
• Provides instructions regarding the food to be prepared, the method of
preparation, and any special requirements.
• Inspects food preparation and cooking procedures to ensure that sanitary
conditions are observed and all food is utilized.
• Evaluates work performance and suggests corrective measures.
• Arranges for special food service training; supervises and provides training to
kitchen staff.

One permanent, full-time, non-competitive, appointment.

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...

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.

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

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 4207 State Highway 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 63201/Head Cook included in the subject line or by mail to Veterans' Home at Oxford, 4207 State Hwy. 220, Oxford, N.Y. 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.