Position Information

NY HELPSNo

55-b/c EligibleNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks and Recreation Aide 5 (Assistant Cook)

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $21.37 to $21.37 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Monday - Thursday (6am- 7pm)

Hours Per Week 32

Workday

From 6 AM

To 7 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address State Park Police Academy

16 Camp Cass Road

City Rensselaerville

StateNY

Zip Code12147

Job Specifics

Duties Description The incumbent of this position will assist the Cook and perform general cleaning duties which include but are not limited to:

• Prepare meals for groups following approved recipes and menus prepared by the Cook.
• Serve food to groups.
• Clean up following preparation, including all cooking utensils dishware, flatware, surfaces and equipment. Storage and rotation of food order stock, and any other duty as assigned by the Cook.
• Perform general cleaning duties to include wiping down surfaces, dusting, mopping, waxing floors, shampooing carpeting, laundry, vacuuming as needed and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications No minimum qualifications per Civil Service.

See Additional Comments for operating needs.

Additional Comments ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
This position is located at the Park Police Academy within the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. The candidate will be required to provide information for a background check.

OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• Requires familiarity and experience using commercial cooking and food preparation equipment such as slicers, convection ovens, large mixers, dishwashers, deep fryers, etc.
• Requires knowledge of and adherence to general provisions of the health codes.
• Requires a background check.

BENEFITS:
This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System and is eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage. There is opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time & service requirements has been met. For more information, please visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

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

How to Apply

Name Personnel/MK

Telephone

Fax

Email Address employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street OPRHP Park Police

625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12238

 

Notes on ApplyingAll candidates must submit a resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Your application must be received by October 30, 2026 and submitted via email to: employment@parks.ny.gov
You must include the Vacancy ID #227115 and “Park and Recreation Aide V – Academy” in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the position.

Please submit your resume and cover letter as a Word or PDF attachment. We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive, Apple Pages and/or “the cloud.”

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the agency’s operating needs.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.

New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service, and ensuring equal access to opportunities. OPRHP encourages people with disabilities to apply. We provide reasonable and religious accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to the Equal Opportunity Unit at ReasonableAccommodation@parks.ny.gov or (518) 486-7754.

Please be advised that New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation does not use E-Verify and does not offer sponsorship for employment visas statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT). Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position.