Cook (Veterans Home at St. Albans) – 30848 Position Available In Queens, New York

Date Posted:

06/16/25

Applications Due:

07/01/25

Vacancy ID:

190319 Position Information NY HELPNo AgencyHealth, Department of TitleCook (Veterans Home at St. Albans) – 30848 Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance Salary Grade11 Bargaining UnitISU – Institutional Services Unit (CSEA) Salary RangeFrom $51695 to $62447 Annually Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypePermanent Jurisdictional ClassNon-competitive Class Travel Percentage0% Schedule WorkweekVariable Hours Per Week40 Workday From9:30 AM To6 PM Flextime allowed?

No Mandatory overtime?

Yes Compressed workweek allowed?

No Telecommuting allowed?

No Location CountyQueens Street AddressDOH/NYS Veterans Home at St Albans 178-50 Linden Boulevard CityJamaica StateNY Zip Code11434 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionPrepare high-quality food items by following standardized recipes and instructions to ensure that production, delivery, and service schedules are met.

• Serve meals or prepare them for delivery, ensuring correct portioning, adhering to established standards, and making sure that the food is at the correct temperature, appealing, and delicious. Taste all prepared food items and follow established ticket collection procedures during service. The cook is responsible for keeping records from the areas they work in during service periods.
• Clean the kitchen after preparation and serving; maintain high standards of cleanliness. Store or discard excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.
• Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensure that food and supply items are stored according to established standards.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assist in production planning, record keeping and reporting, as required.
• Assist in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
• Immediately report any needed maintenance, faulty equipment, or accidents to the supervisor.
• Attend in-service and safety meetings.
• Maintain good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.
• Perform the job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ensure proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follow HACCP standards.
• Personal commitment to own safety and that of others.
• Abide by all state policies and procedures, including but not limited to:
• The use of medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
• The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steam tables.
• The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Minimum QualificationsNon-competitive:

three years of experience in large-scale cooking Additional CommentsWork week Tuesday to Saturday off on Sunday and Monday One permanent, non-competitive, full-time appointment. The posted salary range ($51,695 – $62,447) includes $4,000 of Downstate Adjustment. NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: ://health.ny/commissioner/index.htm Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. How to Apply NameNYS Veterans Home at St Albans Telephone Fax718-276-2048 Email AddressRecruitmentStAlbans@nysvets.org Address StreetNYS Veterans Home at St Albans 178-50 Linden Boulevard CityJamaica StateNY Zip Code11434 Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to recruitmentstalbans@nysvets.org, with Position Title included in the subject line or by mail to NYS Veterans Home at St Albans, 178-50 Linden Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434, or by fax to (718) 276-2048. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.