Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleHead Cook - NYS Veterans Home at Oxford

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade15

Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $59787 to $72429 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Chenango

Street Address 4207 State Highway 220

City Oxford

StateNY

Zip Code13830

Job Specifics

Duties Description Head Cook: under the supervision of a Nutrition Services Administrator or
Dietitian, oversees the operations of a large kitchen; supervises and directs the
activities of a large kitchen staff including Cooks; and may personally perform food
preparation and cooking activities on occasion. You are expected to assign a kitchen staff to shifts; determine the amount of food to be prepared to meet menu requirements; order and inventory food supplies; inspect kitchen and pantry areas to ensure that proper preparation, utilization, cooking and sanitation procedures are observed and provide training to kitchen staff; maintain operational records; prepare accident reports and work repair orders. Depending on the setting, they may also have responsibility to meet specific accreditation standards.

May perform all of the same duties and functions as a Cook. Schedules the preparation and cooking of meals in a large kitchen of a State facility.

• Determines types and amount of food to be prepared for each meal according to
menus and special instructions or events.

• Requisitions or arranges for delivery of required ingredients from central
warehouses, suppliers or storage areas.

• Arranges cooking schedule for various types of food so that all are ready at the
specified time.

• Schedules necessary kitchen staff to prepare and cook meals.

Ensures that sanitation standards are upheld in food preparation, food service, and
storage areas.

• Inspects food preparation and cooking areas to ensure sanitary conditions are
observed

• Maintains records of food temperatures to ensure that prepared foods are safe
and palatable.

• Inspects storage areas for evidence of vermin, insects and mold and arranges for their eradication if present.

• Oversees dish washing procedures to ensure dish ware, utensils, and trays are
properly cleaned and sanitized after each meal.

• Oversees cleaning and sanitizing of kitchen and storage areas to ensure sanitary conditions are met.

• Trains employees on equipment and arranges maintenance when necessary.

• Inspects food for deterioration and discards all tainted food.

• Ensures all refuse is removed promptly and properly to designated areas.

• Maintains control over food inventory.

• Monitors emergency food levels and expiration dates for the need to rotate
emergency food before it expires.

• Supervises work activity in the ingredient rooms.

• Coordinates repairs and needs with other departments under supervisor’s
direction. May assist with obtaining quotes for new equipment, repairs, and
preventative maintenance plans.

Supervises a large kitchen staff of subordinate Cooks and Food Service Worker 1, 2, and 3’s

• Participates in the interviewing, hiring, and training of subordinate staff.

• Assigns kitchen staff to various shifts.

• Provides instructions regarding the food to be prepared, the method of
preparation, and any special requirements.

• Inspects food preparation and cooking procedures to ensure that sanitary
conditions are observed and all food is utilized.

• Evaluates work performance and suggests corrective measures.

• Arranges for special food service training; supervises and provides training to
kitchen staff.

Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive: five years of experience in large scale cooking, two years of which
must have included regular supervision of subordinate employees. An associate degree or higher in culinary arts or food service
may substitute for two years of general cooking experience.

Additional Comments We are a 242 bed, state of the art, Skilled Long-Term Care Nursing Facility providing care to the Veterans and their Dependents in our community.

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

How to Apply

Name New York State Veterans Home at Oxford, Human Resources

Telephone 607-843-3128

Fax 607-843-3236

Email Address oxfordhr@nysvets.org

Address

Street 4207 State Highway 220

City Oxford

State NY

Zip Code 13830

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you are interested in this opportunity please email or send via regular mail a cover letter, state your interest and updated resume indicating how you meet minimum qualifications.