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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 12/14/17

Applications Due12/27/17

Vacancy ID46090

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleCook

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade11

Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $39533 to $48451 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address 2445 State Route 30

City Tupper Lake

StateNY

Zip Code12986

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Candidates must have three years of experience in large-scale cooking, one year of which must have included regular supervision of subordinate employees.

Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Cook will assist the Head Cook in the supervision of all FSW 1’s and FSW 2’s in the Department. This will include a daily assignment as the floor supervisor to supervise and direct employee’s in their assigned tasks.
• Prepares and cooks a variety of foods for Service Recipients on the LIT units and helps serve them at designated times.
• Responsible for receiving, storing, rotating, requisitioning, and dispensing all food and nonfood items in accordance with NYS Department of Health.
• Communicates with the Head Cook and other Departments to coordinate special functions and events as well as preparing cooked items for such events.
• Works with the Dietitian’s to plan menus and snacks which are appropriate for people requiring special diets to include allergies, religious accommodations, as well as consistency modifications.
• Tests foods for proper temperature and taste as adjusts as needed all while avoiding cross contamination.
• Oversees Mentoring in the department to include assignments, instructions, and communication with the Rehabilitation Coordinator to monitor progress of the Service Recipients.
• Plans and reviews menus with the Head Cook and Dietitians to vocalize concerns with acceptance, preparation and cooking times, staffing considerations, as well as equipment needs and food procurement processes.
• Functions as a Liaison to housing units, Maintenance, nursing, or other staff members to assist with needs or requests made of our Department.
• This Cook will be proficient in the OPWDD Choking Prevention Initiative Guide with a knowledge of food consistencies and preparation of all the consistencies listed in the Guide and will supervise FSW 2’s in the preparation of modified consistencies.
• Skilled knowledge of how to use, sanitize, and maintain all equipment used in food production.

Additional Comments Please note:
• 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/cover letter.
• 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.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
• Position may be eligible for Loan Forgiveness via the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program:
• For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice

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

Name Sunmount OHRM

Telephone 518-359-4150

Fax 518-359-4161

Email Address opwdd.sm.sunmount.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street 2445 State Route 30

City Tupper Lake

State NY

Zip Code 12986

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease reference the above EOA # 17-189 in all correspondence.

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