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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 07/01/26
Applications Due07/15/26
Vacancy ID218903
NY HELPNo
AgencyHealth, Department of - Veterans Home at Oxford
TitleCook - 63206
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Salary Grade11
Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $47695 to $58447 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Variable
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Chenango
Street Address The NYS Veterans Home at Oxford
4207 State Hwy. 220
City Oxford
StateNY
Zip Code13830
Duties Description The Cook is responsible for daily operations, balancing food preparation, production, and compliance with health and safety standards. The incumbent ensures meals are prepared to specification, served on time, and meet regulatory requirements.
Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive: three years of experience in large-scale cooking.
Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have cooking experience in a healthcare, senior living, or institutional setting (hospital, nursing home, school cafeteria, or large-volume restaurant) over general restaurant experience. The preferred candidate will have formal culinary training or a culinary arts certificate, or experience working under a Registered Dietitian or Dietary Manager.
Additional Comments One permanent, non-competitive, full-time appointment.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
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: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm
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Name The NYS Veterans Home at Oxford
Telephone 607-843-3128
Fax 607-843-3236
Email Address oxfordhr@nysvets.org
Address
Street The NYS Veterans Home at Oxford
4207 State Hwy. 220
City Oxford
State NY
Zip Code 13830
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to oxfordhr@nysvets.org, with Reference Cook/63206 included in the subject line or by mail to the Veterans Home at Oxford, 4207 State Highway 220, Oxford NY 13830, or by fax to (607) - 843 - 3236. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.
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