Cook; Cook Chill Production Center

Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill a Cook, Grade 11, 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 Office of Mental Health 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. Specific duties to be performed may include, but are not limited to, the following: Prepare large scale recipes using Cook Chill methods to assure that the food meets all quality and safety standards. Evaluate ingredients and recipes for consistency and improvements. Measure, mix, cut, grind, and chop ingredients according to Cook Chill recipes using a variety of hand and power kitchen utensils. Supervise Food Service Worker 1’s and 2’s by: scheduling work assignments; providing oral and written instructions regarding materials, utensils and procedures to be performed; overseeing and inspect performance to ensure that instructions, procedures and standards observed. Minimum Qualifications Three years of experience in large-scale cooking. Preferred candidates will have the following: Working knowledge of recipes, methods and procedures used in preparing and cooking food in large quantities. Working knowledge of sanitary requirements concerning food preparation, cooking and storage. Working knowledge of the operation, cleaning and care of utensils, equipment and kitchen areas. Basic knowledge of nutritional values of food. Additional Comments The posted salary range includes a downstate adjustment of $4,150. 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.