Job opening
Food Service Worker 1
NYS Department of Health - Veterans Home at Batavia · Batavia, NY, US
Still listed on New York State civil-service employers — Region 5’s job board as of .
About this role
Details from the published listing. Values marked classified were read by a model with high confidence, not quoted from the posting.
- Employer
- NYS Department of Health - Veterans Home at Batavia
- Location
- Batavia, NY, US
- Pay
- From $35856 to $44480 Annually
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Work mode
- Not listed
- Education
- No degree required (classified)
- Level
- Entry (classified)
- Sector
- Public Service
- Posted by employer
- October 2, 2026
- First seen on Buffalo Projects
- October 25, 2026 · 1 day ago
- Deadline
- November 2, 2026
Full description
Duties
Under the direction of the Food Service Worker 2, the Food Service Worker 1 is responsible for preparing and serving meals to the residents, ensuring that the residents on special diets receive the proper food for their condition. They will also clean the dining area after each meal and clean the kitchen with special attention to cleanliness and sterility.
Minimum qualifications
There are no education or experience qualifications for this class.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with experience in food and nutrition service.
Applicants must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and have good verbal and communication skills.
Additional comments
Must be flexible and available to work varied hours, including every weekend and holidays. Variable days off during the week.
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 permanent, 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.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...
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 doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov 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.
Civil service details
- Jurisdictional class: Labor Class
- Appointment type: Permanent
- Salary grade: 05
- Bargaining unit: ISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)
- NY HELPS: No