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Date Posted 02/12/26 Applications Due 06/30/26 Vacancy ID 209455
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Agency: Corrections and Community Supervision, Department of
Title: Head Cook
Occupational Category: Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary Grade: 15
Bargaining Unit: ISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary Range: From $59,787 to $72,429 Annually
Employment Type: Full-Time
Appointment Type:
Permanent
Jurisdictional Class:
Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage: 0%
Workweek Variable "Other" Explanation: Schedule to be discussed during interview.
Hours Per Week: 40
Workday:
From 12 AM To 12 AM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County: Ulster
Street Address: Wallkill Correctional Facility 50 McKendrick Rd, P.O. Box G
City: Wallkill
State: NY
Zip Code: 12589
Duties Description:
Under the supervision of a Nutrition Services Administrator or Dietitian, oversees the operations of a large kitchen; supervises and directs the activities of a large kitchen staff including cooks; and may personally perform food preparation and cooking activities on occasion. This class is characterized by the assignment to assign a kitchen staff to shifts; determine the amount of food to be prepared to meet menu requirements, order and inventory food supplies; inspect kitchen and pantry areas to ensure that proper preparation, utilization, cooking and sanitation procedures are observed and provide training to kitchen staff; maintain operational records, prepare accident reports and work repair orders. May also be responsible to meet specific accreditation standards.
Minimum Qualifications:
This title is non-competitive. No examination is necessary. However, you must still meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Minimum Qualifications for Non-Competitive Appointment: five years of experience in large scale cooking, two years of which must have included regular supervision of subordinate employees or working incarcerated individuals. Substitution: an associate degree or higher in culinary arts or food service may substitute for two years of general cooking experience.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name: Victoria Montross, Office Assistant 3 HR
Telephone: 845-895-2021
Fax: 845-895-1018
Email Address: Victoria.Montross@doccs.ny.gov
Address:
Street: Wende Correctional Facility 50 McKendrick Rd, P.O. Box G
City: Wallkill
State: NY
Zip Code: 12589
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