Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 06/25/26
Applications Due: 07/10/26
Vacancy ID: 218629
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleFood Service Worker 3
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Salary Grade13
Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $57413 to $69061 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 7:30 AM
To 4 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Rockland
Street Address NYS Office of Mental Health
145 Old Orangeburg Rd
City Orangeburg
StateNY
Zip Code10962
Job Specifics
Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill a Food Service Worker 3, Grade 13, 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 which prepares large quantities of food with an extended shelf life. Production tasks may be occurring in areas of production, receiving and holding work areas. The incumbent of the Food Service Worker (FSW) 3 position is responsible for supervising and working with a subordinate staff of Food Service Worker 2’s and Food Service Worker 1’s in production and sanitation assignments.
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Schedules work assignments for Food Service Workers according to established standards.
• Provide in-service training for subordinates in procedures and techniques required in the performance of their job.
• Orients new employees in on-the-job procedures.
• Prepares evaluations of the Food Service Worker 2’s. Coordinates with Food Service Worker 2’s on the evaluations of Food Service Worker 1’s.
• Advises subordinate employees to acceptable work habits.
• Submits requests for counseling and disciplinary action following approved procedures.
• Oversees the preparation, cooking, chilling, and packaging of food products in accordance with CCPC, local, state and federal (USDA/FDA) health code standards.
• Oversees the cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining of work areas and food equipment in accordance with CCPC and HACCP standards.
• Communicates with Maintenance to ensure production equipment is maintained in operating condition.
• Breakdown and reassemble food equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.
• Prepare and submit pre-operation and post-operation inspection reports according to CCPC policies and procedures and USDA standards.
• Communicate and follow up with Food Service Worker 2’s to assure that issues are resolved in assigned work areas.
• Monitor all issuing and inventory paperwork.
• Complete written reports as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Transfer Opportunity:
Candidates must be employed by New York State to be eligible to apply for this position. Candidates must have one year of permanent service as a Food Service Worker 3, Grade 13, and be eligible for transfer; OR be eligible for transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Additional Comments The posted salary range includes a 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, 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 attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Jenna Hart
Telephone
Fax 5184863897
Email Address OMHHRM@OMH.NY.GOV
Address
Street NYS Office Of Mental Health
44 Holland Avenue
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12229
Notes on ApplyingTo be considered for this position, interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume as an attachment in Microsoft Word or PDF format to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #218629 in the subject line of your email when applying.
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