Job Description: Under general supervision of a Food Service Supervisor in a state institution or agency, assumes responsibility for preparation and cooking of food in an institution kitchen generally serving more than 500 and less than 1,000 persons; does other related duties as required.
Civil Service Commission Requirements
Experience: Four (4) years of experience as a cook which shall have involved preparation of all kinds of food in large quantities in the kitchen of a club, hotel, restaurant, hospital, or institution, and which shall have included two (2) years of supervisory experience in a position embracing the responsibility for all phases of kitchen management.
License: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in the State of New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Residency: Pursuant to the “New Jersey First Act” N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), newly hired public employees are required to reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under the law. If you do not reside in New Jersey, you have one (1) year after you begin employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey.
Authorization to Work: Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.
Note: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenships to the United States.
Veterans’ Preference: To qualify for New Jersey Veteran’s Preference/status, you must establish Veteran’s Preference through the Department of Military and Veterans’ Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran’s Preference along with your resume as indicated below. For more information, please visit https://nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-service/preference
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit application for employment, cover letter, resume and other supporting documentation as a single PDF document, saving the file by your Last Name, First Name to:
[email protected] or by US mail:
ATTN: Paramus Veterans Memorial Home-HR
1 Veterans Drive Paramus, NJ 07652
Fax Number: (201)967-8659
Be sure to include the Job Posting # in the subject line of your email or cover letter. Application forms may be obtained from the Human Resources website at: htpps://www.nj.gov/dva/admin/assets/documents/employment-application.pdf or you may request via the email provided
New Jersey Department of Veterans Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment which reflects the diversity of the state we serve.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $48,807.15 - $70,640.55 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
Experience:
- Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person
