Food Service Worker 2

Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill a Food Service Worker 2, Grade 9 position at the Cook Chill Production Center (CCPC) located in Orangeburg, New York. CCPC produces wholesome food that meets the nutritional and budgetary needs of its customers, which include OMH facilities, other state and government facilities, and non‑profit agencies. Cook Chill is a system that prepares large quantities of food with an extended shelf life. The incumbent Food Service Worker (FSW) 2 is responsible for food preparation and sanitation in assigned work areas and must ensure that all regulatory standards are maintained. Supervise and work with a subordinate staff of FSW 1’s in production and sanitation assignments. Periodically review work of subordinates for compliance with established standards. Provide in‑service training for subordinates in procedures and techniques required in the performance of their job. Prepare, cook, chill and package food products in accordance with CCPC, local, state and federal (USDA/FDA) health code standards. Clean, sanitize and maintain work areas and food equipment in accordance with CCPC standards. Breakdown and reassemble food equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications. Prepare and submit pre‑operation and post‑operation inspection reports according to facility policies and procedures. Communicate and follow up with supervisors to assure that issues are resolved in assigned work areas. Complete written reports as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have one year of permanent service as a Food Service Worker 2, Grade 9, and be eligible for transfer; OR be eligible for transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. OR § NYS HELPS Opportunity: Two 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 have included responsibility for food preparation, food service, and ordering of food and non‑food supplies. Appropriate formal culinary arts or food service training that results in a certificate or degree may be credited toward the above experience as follows: a six‑month certificate training program—up to six months of the required experience; or a one‑year certificate training program—up to one year of the required experience; or an associate degree or higher in culinary arts or food service from a regionally accredited college or university—up to two years of the required experience. Appropriate formal food service training programs are accredited by one of the following: American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission (ACFEFAC) or non‑degree programs recognized by the American Culinary Federation Foundation Educational Assurance program; or programs accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). Additional Comments This position is eligible for the downstate adjustment of $4,000. The mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, focusing 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. OMH aims to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations and to maintain a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees’ unique attributes and skills are valued. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of NY HELPS, this title may be filled via a non‑competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date, it is expected that employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non‑competitive employment status converted to competitive status without having to compete in an examination. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. #J-18808-Ljbffr New York State Office of Mental Health