Food Service Worker 1 - TEMP

Food Service Worker 1 - TEMP

Date Posted: 10/16/26

Applications Due: 10/30/26

Vacancy ID: 227234

Basics

NY HELPS: No

55-b/c Eligible: Yes

Agency: Health, Department of - Veterans Home at Oxford

Title: Food Service Worker 1 - TEMP

Occupational Category: Health Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade: 05

Bargaining Unit: ISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range: From $35856 to $44480 Annually

Employment Type: Part-Time

Part-time Percent: 50%

Appointment Type: Temporary

Internship: No

Jurisdictional Class: Labor Class

Travel Percentage: 0%

Schedule

Workweek: Variable

Hours Per Week: 20

From: 5 AM

To: 7:30 PM

Flextime allowed?: No

Mandatory overtime?: No

Compressed workweek allowed?: No

Telecommuting allowed?: No

Location

County: Chenango

Street Address: NYS Veterans Home at Oxford
4207 State Hwy. 220

City: Oxford

State: NY

Zip Code: 13830

Job Specifics

Duties Description: Performs a variety of tasks in the area of food preparation. Washes refrigerators and other equipment by hand and with equipment, using a variety of cleaning substances. Cleans loading dock areas, garbage cans, storage areas, food preparation areas and general kitchen area including floors, ceilings, and walls using mops, scrub brushes, and other equipment. Washes pots, pans, and other utensils by hand and machine. Sterilizes food sample jars according to directions. Unloads delivery trucks and stores deliveries in appropriate storage areas. Brings food and other supplies to preparation and serving areas as directed. Cleans fruits, vegetables, and potatoes in preparation for cooking as directed. Cooks simple grill-type foods such as hamburgers and eggs. Sets and waits on tables, assisting those individuals unable to feed themselves. Serves food in the proper portions to individuals. Ensures those individuals on special diets receive proper food and portions. Makes toast, coffee, tea, and salads as necessary. Records number of meals served. Cleans dining room and service areas, including furniture, woodwork, windows, floors, and steam tables. Washes dishes and serving utensils by machine and hand. Inventories requisitions and stores supplies.

Minimum Qualifications: There are no education or experience qualifications for this class.

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have experience working in a kitchen doing a variety of tasks, be a team player, and be willing to go above and beyond.

Additional Comments: Must be able to swing to all other shifts as needed. Will be scheduled a 12-hour day on weekend scheduled. Ability to work extra time is a requirement.

When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.

One temporary, part-time Food Service Worker 1.

The salary range listed for this posting reflects the full range for this graded position and will be prorated based on the percent of hours worked.

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

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email [email protected] to make a request.

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.

How to Apply

Name: New York State Veterans' Home at Oxford

Telephone: 607-843-3128

Fax: 607-843-3236

Email Address: [email protected]

Street: New York State Veterans' Home at Oxford
4207 State Hwy. 220

City: Oxford

State: NY

Zip Code: 13830

Notes on Applying: Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to [email protected], with Reference Food Service Worker 1-TEMP included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, Food Service Worker 1-TEMP, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.