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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 02/12/26

Applications Due06/30/26

Vacancy ID209455

NY HELPNo

AgencyCorrections and Community Supervision, Department of

TitleHead Cook

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade15

Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $59787 to $72429 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Variable

"Other" Explanation Schedule to be discussed during interview.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 12 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Ulster

Street Address Wallkill Correctional Facility

50 McKendrick Rd, P.O. Box G

City Wallkill

StateNY

Zip Code12589

Duties Description Under the supervision of a Nutrition Services Administrator or Dietitian, oversees the operations of a large kitchen; supervises and directs the activities of a large kitchen staff including cooks; and may personally perform food preparation and cooking activities on occasion. This class is characterized by the assignment to assign a kitchen staff to shifts; determine the amount of food to be prepared to meet menu requirements, order and inventory food supplies; inspect kitchen and pantry areas to ensure that proper preparation, utilization, cooking and sanitation procedures are observed and provide training to kitchen staff; maintain operational records, prepare accident reports and work repair orders. May also be responsible to meet specific accreditation standards.

Minimum Qualifications This title is non-competitive. No examination is necessary. However, you must still meet the minimum qualifications of the position.

Minimum Qualifications for Non-Competitive Appointment: five years of experience in large scale cooking, two years of which must have included regular supervision of subordinate employees or working incarcerated individuals.

Substitution: an associate degree or higher in culinary arts or food service may substitute for two years of general cooking experience.

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

Name Victoria Montross, Office Assistant 3 HR

Telephone 845-895-2021

Fax 845-895-1018

Email Address Victoria.Montross@doccs.ny.gov

Address

Street Wende Correctional Facility

50 McKendrick Rd, P.O. Box G

City Wallkill

State NY

Zip Code 12589

 

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