Cook, Creedmoor Psychiatric Center, Cook, P25779

• prepares and cooks a variety of foods for residents within a State facility.

• reviews menus to determine type and quantity of food to be prepared and plans cooking schedule so foods are ready at prescribed time.

• measures, mixes, cuts, grinds, chops and seasons ingredients according to State recipes using a variety of hand and power kitchen utensils.

• bakes, roasts, broils, fries and steams food as called for in recipes.

• observes and tastes food and adds ingredients and seasoning to improve texture and flavor, tests food for completion of cooking time and adjusts heat controls; carves and divides portions into individual servings.

• arranges for distribution of food by placing into service trays or packing food for distribution to separate dining areas.

• may supervise a small kitchen staff of Food Service Workers 1 and 2 by: (a) making specific work assignments, (b) directing general cleaning after each meal, (c) providing oral and written instructions regarding materials, utensils and procedures to be performed, (d) overseeing and inspecting performance to ensure that instructions, procedures and standards are observed.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have three years’ experience in large-scale cooking.

Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:

• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance

• Access to tuition assistance programs

• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth

• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave

• NYS Retirement programs

Background checks will be required.

This position is eligible for a dwon state adjustment of $3,400.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 718-264-3627

Email Address cr-hr-mail@omh.ny.gov

Address

Street Creedmoor Psychiatric Center

79-25 Winchester Blvd.

City Queens Village

State NY

Zip Code 11427

Notes on Applying Please indicate the Title and Vacancy ID # of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it along with your other application materials via email or fax.

https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health 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 all employees' unique attribut