Cook (Permanent)

NYS Office of Children and Family Services; Town of Lansing (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a permanent Cook to join its team. The role involves preparing and cooking a variety of foods, supervising kitchen staff, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in large-scale cooking, ensuring high-quality food service in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in large-scale cooking (300 meals daily).
• Ability to prepare a variety of foods including soups, sauces, and baked goods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of foods including soups, sauces, meats, fish, and vegetables.
• Supervise kitchen staff in food storage and preparation.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen facilities, utensils, and equipment.

Skills

Cooking

Supervision

Sanitation

Job description

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NYS Office of Children and Family Services provided pay range

This range is provided by NYS Office of Children and Family Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$47,695.00/yr - $58,447.00/yr

Duties Description

Prepare and cook a variety of foods including soups, sauces, meats, fish, vegetables, baked goods, etc.

Supervise kitchen staff in the storage, preparation, cooking and dispensing of food.

Clean and sanitize kitchen facilities, utensils and equipment.

Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience in large-scale cooking.

Large-scale is defined as 300 meals daily.

Additional Comments

Background Investigation Requirements:

• All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees.
• All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees.
• For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable.
  
  

The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff, and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. In furtherance of Executive Order 31 and OCFS’s mission to have a diverse workforce, all people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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