Food Service Worker 2 (NY HELPS), Western New York Children's Psychiatric Center, P28102

About the role

Western York Children's Psychiatric Center is recruiting a Food Service Worker 2. Candidates from inside or outside State Service may apply.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and training staff in food preparation and service activities
• Evaluating staff work performance
• Ordering needed supplies
• Serving food in proper portions
• Recording number of meals

Requirements

• Minimum qualifications: 2 years of qualifying experience in commercial or institutional food preparation or food service (e.g., hospital, nursing home, school cafeteria, residential dining hall, restaurant, diner) with responsibility for food preparation, food service, and ordering food and non‑food supplies.
• Formal culinary arts or food service training resulting in a certificate or degree may be credited toward experience.
• Alternatively, candidates reachable on the current Food Service Worker 2 eligible list may be considered for a competitive class appointment.
• State Service employees may transfer with one year of permanent competitive or 55‑b/55‑c service in a transfer‑eligible title under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
• OMH employees may be considered for non‑competitive promotion after 1 year of permanent service as a Food Service Worker 1, per Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law.
• Background checks are required.

Benefits

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