Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $51,695.00 - $62,447.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
NYS Employees Retirement System
Optional deferred compensation
Continuing Education Benefits
paid leave
Job Description
The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) is a reputable government agency dedicated to providing comprehensive addiction treatment and recovery services. OASAS operates multiple Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) statewide, which offer 24/7/365 programming aimed at supporting individuals struggling with substance use and gambling disorders. The agency is committed to delivering a continuum of addiction services that prioritize equity, dignity, compassion, and respect. It fosters an inclusive work culture that values diverse perspectives and lived experiences, strives for trauma-informed care with the Sanctuary Model commitments, and champions an environment of safety and non-violence. Government employees working at... Show More
Job Requirements
- Three years of experience in large-scale cooking
- Must be eligible and maintain eligibility for Medicaid and Medicare programs
- Willingness and ability to work mandatory overtime
- Ability to work in a 24/7 environment
- Physical ability to inspect kitchen, storage, and food preparation areas
- Ability to participate in interviews and staff training
- Pass background checks including criminal history, staff exclusion list, and child abuse registry screening
Job Qualifications
- Three years of experience in large-scale cooking (defined as 400 meals daily)
- Eligibility and maintenance of eligibility for full and unconditional participation in Medicaid and Medicare programs
- Ability to work mandatory overtime including during emergencies
- Experience in supervising and training kitchen staff
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
- Ability to coordinate with multiple departments and manage inventory
- Strong organizational and communication skills
Job Duties
- Determine types and amount of food to be prepared for each meal according to menus and special instructions or events
- Requisition or arrange for delivery of required ingredients from central warehouses, suppliers, or storage areas
- Arrange cooking schedule for various types of food so that all are ready at the specified time
- Inspect food preparation and cooking areas to ensure sanitary conditions are observed
- Ensure quality preparation of foods, correct distribution of foods at proper temperatures and under sanitary conditions
- Inspect storage areas for evidence of vermin, insects, and mold and arrange for their eradication if present
- Oversee dish washing procedures to ensure dish ware, utensils, and trays are properly cleaned and sanitized after each meal
- Oversee cleaning and sanitizing of kitchen and storage areas to ensure sanitary conditions are met
- Inspect quality and quantity of prepared food prior to serving
- Inspect equipment for proper operation and maintenance
- Ensure all refuse is removed promptly and properly to designated areas
- Maintain control over food inventory
- Monitor emergency food levels and expiration dates for the need to rotate emergency food before it expires
- Coordinate repairs and needs with other departments under supervisor's direction
- Participate in the interviewing, hiring, and training of subordinate staff
- Provide instructions regarding the food to be prepared, the method of preparation, and any special requirements
- Supervise, schedule, and train kitchen staff
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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