Job description

**If you have previously applied for the position, you do not need to apply again**

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.

DUTIES DESCRIPTION:

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 beperformed;- overseeing and inspect performance to ensure that instructions, procedures and standards observed.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Three years of experience in large-scale cooking, one year of which must have included regular supervision of subordinate employees or working inmates.

Based on federal and/or state regulations, this position requires vaccination against COVID-19. Upon appointment, the selected candidate must be fully vaccinated, or willing to become fully vaccinated, against COVID-19 and will be required to provide proof of vaccination. Candidates who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the time of interview may not start working until two weeks after their final dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

SCHEDULE: Workweek: Monday - Friday; 40 hours per week; 7AM - 3:30PM

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

This position is eligible for the Downstate Adjustment of $3,087.

Generous benefit package includes:

• Paid vacation leave
• Paid personal leave
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision care benefits
• Membership in the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System, and
• Various savings plan programs.

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) 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 the unique attributes and skills of all employees are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,957.00 - $55,093.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

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