Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of - Veterans Home at St. Albans

TitleFood Service Worker 2 (NY HELPS) - 30860

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade09

Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $46641 to $56413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Variable

"Other" Explanation Works Wednesday to Sunday (Off Monday/Tuesday) <br />6:45 AM to 3:15 PM

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6:30 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Queens

Street Address DOH/NYS Veterans Home at St Albans

178-50 Linden Blvd

City Jamica

StateNY

Zip Code11434

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Food Service Worker (FSW) 2 may perform all the same duties and functions as a FSW 1.The FSW 2 supervises subordinate staff in food preparation and service activities. Plans and schedules appropriate coverage for assigned dining room or kitchen activities. Implements necessary changes and provides in-service training for subordinate staff on the procedures and techniques required for their job performance. The FSW 2 ensures subordinates meet compliance with established standards and schedules. Inspects for proper procedures, including routine food preparation, food portion control, appropriate dishwashing and other cleaning actions, and the maintenance of pertinent sanitary standards. Evaluates the work performance of subordinate staff. Initiates corrective action as appropriate. Investigates and resolves routine complaints relating to assigned areas. Prepares reports and other documents of food preparation and service activities per established agency procedure. The role also includes requesting necessary supplies and overseeing their proper storage and safekeeping. FSW 2 may also assist with weigh and measure of food ingredients, as well as prepare and cook various meats, fish, hot cereals, vegetables, desserts, and simple baked goods. In some smaller settings, Food Service Workers 2 may prepare and cook an entire meal on an assigned shift.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (HELPS) program as a Food Service Worker 2 if they have 2 years of qualifying experience in commercial or institutional food preparation or food service. Examples of qualifying experience include – employment in a hospital, nursing home, or school cafeteria; residential dining hall; restaurant, or diner. Experience must include responsibility for food preparation, food service, and ordering food and non-food supplies.

Substitution – Formal culinary arts or food service training which resulted in a certificate or degree may be credited towards experience.


Current New York State employee with one or more years of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 b/c service in a position that is eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law to Food Service Worker 2.

Promotion Provisional Appointment: In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must meet one of the following minimum qualifications: Be a current NYS Department of Health employee with one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Food Service Worker 1.

Additional Comments Works Wednesday to Sunday (off on Monday and Tuesday), from 6:45am to 3:15 pm

Competitive full-time appointment, or non competitive full-time appointments via HELPS.

If there are three or fewer qualified candidates interested in the appointment to this position, a permanent appointment may be made pursuant to Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. To be eligible, candidates must be an employee of the Department of Health Veterans' Home at St. Albans and have one year of permanent competitive service as a Food Service Worker 1.

The posted salary range ($46,641 - $56,413 ) includes $4,000 of Downstate Adjustment.

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...

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

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.

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.

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

How to Apply

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 718-276-2048

Email Address RecruitmentStAlbans@nysvets.org

Address

Street 178-50 Linden Boulevard

City Jamaica

State NY

Zip Code 11434

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to recruitmentstalbans@nysvets.org, with Position Title included in the subject line or by mail to NYS Veterans Home at St Albans, 178-50 Linden Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434, or by fax to (718) 276-2048. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.