Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Special Education and Access is seeking candidates for a Cook position at the New York State School for the Deaf. Under direct supervision of a Head Cook in the Food Service Department, the incumbent of this position will prepare and cook a variety of foods for residents, employees, or students within the facility. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Prepare and cook a variety of foods for students within the facility;
- Review menus to determine type and quantity of food to be prepared;
- Bake, roast, broil, fry and steam food as called for in recipes;
- Observe and taste food and add ingredients and seasoning to improve texture and flavor;
- Personally serve main course of meal in cafeteria setting;
- Make specific work assignments in kitchen and pantry areas;
- Direct and/or personally perform the general cleaning after each meal;
- Provide oral and written instructions regarding materials, utensils, and procedures to be performed;
- Demonstrate proper preparation and cooking procedures;
- Oversee and inspect performance to ensure instructions, procedures and standards are observed;
- Ensure that proper sanitation and storage procedures are always followed; and
- Test food for completion of cooking time and adjust heat controls; Arrange for distribution of food by placing into service trays or packing food into hot boxes for shipment to separate dining areas.
Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have three years of experience in large-scale cooking.
55b/c Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must possess a current 55b/c eligibility letter and the following minimum qualifications:
- Three years of experience in large-scale cooking.
It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.
Additional Comments This will be a will be a permanent non-competitive appointment. For 55b/c appointment, candidates must possess the minimum qualifications, a current 55b/c eligibility letter and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Fingerprinting through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Division of Criminal Justice Services, a background check with the Office of Children and Family Services and clearance from the Justice Center Staff Exclusion List is required for employment. Fees associated with this process are at the applicant’s expense. Fees associated with fingerprinting do not apply if applicant’s fingerprints exist in the NYS TEACH System. The work schedule for this position includes hours of Monday through Friday, 5:30am-2:00pm which includes a half hour un-paid lunch period.
This position leads to a maximum salary of $58,447 based on annual performance advances. 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.
New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.
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- https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/
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Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
- Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
- Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
- Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
- Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA/NYSCOPBA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
- Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.
Health Care Benefits
- Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Additional Benefits
- Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
- NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
- Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
- Opportunities for telecommuting.
- Eligibility for various life insurance options.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
