Position Information

NY HELPSNo

55-b/c EligibleNo

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleFood Service Worker 3

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade13

Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $55817 to $67990 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6:30 AM

To 3 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Franklin

Street Address 2445 State Route 30

City Tupper Lake

StateNY

Zip Code12986

Job Specifics

Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
May perform all the same duties as lower-level Food Service Workers.

• Prepares work schedules to ensure adequate coverage of all areas; schedules and coordinates shift and work assignments.
• Orients new employees in on-the-job procedures; participates in employee training on SLMS learning system and attends training classes as assigned, which may include travel.
• Ensures that time and accrual records for food service staff are maintained according to facility policy and inputs information into TIMES system.
• Prepares performance evaluations of Food Service Workers 2 after completing formal training on the process.
• Advises subordinate employees as to acceptable work habits. Submits requests for counseling or disciplinary action following approved procedures.
• Inspects dining areas, pantries, and kitchens for proper sanitation and adherence to ICF regulations and prepares written reports with recommendations.
• Orders food and non-food supplies in accordance with established purchasing guidelines; supervises the storage of food and non-food items to ensure proper handling, rotation of stock, safety, and security.
• Works directly with the Head Cook to prepare the menu for the ICF homes and formulating recipes
• Assists in preparation and/or distribution of food for Individuals and Staff at the CIT and RIT1 units; and oversight/participation in preparation, cooking, and sales at the Commons Cafe.
• Coordinates with Main Kitchen to ensure Emergency Food/Water Supplies per ICF Regulations
• Ensures that food service and preparation equipment is maintained in operating condition by monitoring work control orders to ensure completion and/or to report excessive downtime of essential equipment. Assist in purchase of new equipment needs.
• May conduct meal rounds to observe meal acceptance, identify problems, and solicit ideas which is then reported to the Dietitian. Work with the dietitian on meal planning.
• Participate in receiving, organizing, storing, and loading of food deliveries for distribution year-round which may require operating a NYS vehicle, requiring a NYS driver’s license.
• May do or oversee cash out and transfer of money to the cash office
• Participate in Vocational training programs with the individuals who reside in program areas
• Utilize computers to email, complete TIMES, create Microsoft documents, SLMS, menu and production software and online ordering of food/paper
• PROMOTE training/secure mindset training
• Other duties as assigned

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Minimum Qualifications Promotion:
One year of permanent service as a Food Service Worker 2 and reachable for appointment on the appropriate Civil Service eligible list.

Transfer:
Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c status in the posted title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.

To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm.

Additional Comments • If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.

• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.

• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.

• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.

• If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice.

• Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA).

• If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or email accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.

• Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.

• Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.

• Life insurance and Disability insurance.

• The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.

• Paid Holidays and Leave:
° Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
° Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
° Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.
° Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.
° Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.

• Health Care Coverage:
Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.

• Paid Parental Leave:
Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.

• Retirement Program:
Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.

• Professional Development and Education and Training:
NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visithttps://oer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development.

• Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp.

• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

***All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.***

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit cover letter and résumé by October 28, 2026 to:

Sunmount-OHRM
2445 State Route 30
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
E-Mail: sunmount.careers@opwdd.ny.gov
Phone: (518) 359-4150
Fax: (518) 359-4161

Please reference the above EOA 26-139 in all correspondence.

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

How to Apply

Name Sunmount Human Resources

Telephone 518-359-4150

Fax 518-359-4161

Email Address sunmount.careers@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street 2445 State Route 30

City Tupper Lake

State NY

Zip Code 12986

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease reference the above EOA 26-139 in all correspondence.