Cook, Creedmoor Psychiatric Center, Cook, P27812

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks a variety of foods for residents within a State facility.
• Reviews menus to determine type and quantity of food to be prepared; plans cooking schedule so foods are ready at prescribed time.
• Measures, mixes, cuts, grinds, chops, and seasons ingredients according to State recipes using a variety of hand and power kitchen utensils.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, fries, and steams food as called for in recipes.
• Observes and tastes food; adds ingredients and seasoning to improve texture and flavor; tests food for completion of cooking time and adjusts heat controls.
• Carves and divides portions into individual servings.
• Arranges for distribution of food by placing into service trays or packing food for distribution to separate dining areas.
• May supervise a small kitchen staff of Food Service Workers 1 and 2 by:
  • Making specific work assignments.
  • Directing general cleaning after each meal.
  • Providing oral and written instructions regarding materials, utensils, and procedures to be performed.
  • Overseeing and inspecting performance to ensure instructions, procedures, and standards are observed.

Requirements

Candidates must have three years’ experience in large-scale cooking.

Benefits

• NYS medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Access to tuition assistance programs.
• Excellent opportunities for advancement and professional growth.
• Paid time off: 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, and paid sick leave.
• NYS Retirement programs.

Background checks will be required. This position is eligible for a downstate adjustment of $3,400.