Cook, Rochester Psychiatric Center, P27730

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 08/10/26

Applications Due08/21/26

Vacancy ID221524

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AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleCook, Rochester Psychiatric Center, P27730

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

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 Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation All shifts are day time (ending before 6pm) with multiple options for pass as noted below:

5:30am - 2:00 pm with pass days Wednesday/Thursday;

9:00am - 5:30pm with pass days of Friday/Saturday;

9:00am - 5:30pm with pass days Tuesday/Wednesday

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Monroe

Street Address Rochester Psychiatric Center

1111 Elmwood Avenue

City Rochester

StateNY

Zip Code14620

Duties Description Rochester Psychiatric Center (RPC) is currently hiring Cooks. Duties to be performed may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepares and cooks a variety of foods for residents within RPC.
• Reviews menus to determine type and quantity of food to be prepared and plans cooking schedule, so foods are ready at prescribed time.
• Measures, mixes, cuts, grinds, chops and seasons ingredients according to State recipes using a variety of hand and power kitchen utensils.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, fries and steams food as called for in recipes.
• Observes and tastes food and adds ingredients and seasoning to improve texture and flavor, tests food for completion of cooking time and adjusts heat controls; carves and divides portions into individual servings.
• Arranges for distribution of food by placing into service trays or packing food for distribution to separate dining areas.
• May supervise a small kitchen staff of Food Service Workers 1 and 2 by: (a) making specific work assignments, (b) directing general cleaning after each meal, (c) providing oral and written instructions regarding materials, utensils and procedures to be performed, (d) overseeing and inspecting performance to ensure that instructions, procedures and standards are observed.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have three years of experience in large-scale cooking.

Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:

• 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

Background checks will be required.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 585-241-1981

Email Address RPC-HR-Recruitment@omh.ny.gov

Address

Street Rochester Psychiatric Center

1111 Elmwood Avenue

City Rochester

State NY

Zip Code 14902

Notes on ApplyingIndicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials.

https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/Employment/docs/employment-application.pdf

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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