Cook (Veterans Home at St. Albans) - 30848

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/08/25

Applications Due07/23/25

Vacancy ID191784

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AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleCook (Veterans Home at St. Albans) - 30848

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade11

Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $51695 to $62447 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 9:30 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Queens

Street Address DOH/NYS Veterans Home at St Albans

178-50 Linden Boulevard

City Jamaica

StateNY

Zip Code11434

Duties Description Prepare high-quality food items by following standardized recipes and instructions to ensure that production, delivery, and service schedules are met. Serve meals or prepare them for delivery, ensuring correct portioning, adhering to established standards, and making sure that the food is at the correct temperature, appealing, and delicious. Taste all prepared food items and follow established ticket collection procedures during service. The cook is responsible for keeping records from the areas they work in during service periods. Clean the kitchen after preparation and serving; maintain high standards of cleanliness. Store or discard excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures. Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensure that food and supply items are stored according to established standards. Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed. Assist in production planning, record keeping and reporting, as required. Assist in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required. Immediately report any needed maintenance, faulty equipment, or accidents to the supervisor. Attend in-service and safety meetings. Maintain good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers. Perform the job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment. Perform other duties as assigned. Ensure proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follow HACCP standards. Personal commitment to own safety and that of others. Abide by all state policies and procedures, including but not limited to: The use of medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer. The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steam tables. The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive: three years of experience in large-scale cooking

Additional Comments Work week Tuesday to Saturday off on Sunday and Monday

One permanent, non-competitive, full-time appointment.

The posted salary range ($51,695 - $62,447) includes $4,000 of Downstate Adjustment.

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Name NYS Veterans Home at St Albans

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Street NYS Veterans Home at St Albans

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 ..., 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 .... Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.